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I'm having trouble with oil pressure in a rebuild. Is there a way to check the oil gallery plugs to make sure one isn't missing without tearing the motor down again. Also if the back plugs weren't in there should be an oil leak, Yes??
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What engine are you working with?
Kevin
amc 360 in a jeep
Dale,
When you did the rebuild, did you remove all the gallery plugs? If you left one loose on the back of the engine, you'd notice a leak. The one's I am thinking of are under the intale manifold in the valve lifter oil gallery and behind the timing gear cover. What is your oil pressure at idle? at 2000 RPM? Do the lifters make noise? What are you rod & main bearing clearances? Did you replace the oil pump and the timing cover housing? What kind of clearance did you have around the oil pump gears and how far does the oil pump stick out of the housing?
Wow, that's a lot to ask for, eh?
Let me know.
Kevin
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Kevin Pilotte
Expertise
I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience
I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
Education/Credentials
I have a certificate I printed out from a website.
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