Sgt.Rock
New Member
Alright, I need some expert advice from any 'real' engine builder, as opposed to me who just did this one as my first only.
So I have maybe 30 minutes on my 383 B block. New hyperuetic pistons, mutha thumpa comp cam, new bearings throughout, new oil pump...everything ran great until last night. so I was getting 45 pds of cold oil pressure, then down to 25 when warm. Last night my friend was trying to set timing, however unknown to me the parts guy sold me a hemi h/balancer, so the timing marks were completely out. So basically my friend overheated the car(no fan yet). The rad spouted steam and I shut her down. After 15 min, I started it again and oil pressure was down to 5 lbs!!!! at idle. Anyone chime in what the heck could have occurred. I wouldn't have thought too much damage could have occurred in the short time, 1 min max of high heat. My buddy doesn't seem concerned he says use thicker oil, but to me that is a bandaid
So I have maybe 30 minutes on my 383 B block. New hyperuetic pistons, mutha thumpa comp cam, new bearings throughout, new oil pump...everything ran great until last night. so I was getting 45 pds of cold oil pressure, then down to 25 when warm. Last night my friend was trying to set timing, however unknown to me the parts guy sold me a hemi h/balancer, so the timing marks were completely out. So basically my friend overheated the car(no fan yet). The rad spouted steam and I shut her down. After 15 min, I started it again and oil pressure was down to 5 lbs!!!! at idle. Anyone chime in what the heck could have occurred. I wouldn't have thought too much damage could have occurred in the short time, 1 min max of high heat. My buddy doesn't seem concerned he says use thicker oil, but to me that is a bandaid