crooster

I don't think this is the case. I am running without the pulley and I have no oil pressure issues. That is after I put the cupped washer on the right way. Did you check that?

schwank

OK, I got it!!!!

Rebuilt the 87 pump with a new seal and installed it yesterday. Not really fun with the engine in the car, working on the pan bolts from underneath. But I got oil pressure, and started it. FWIW, this is without the power steering pulley in place.

Unfortunately, it will start but doesn't want to idle very nicely. If I give it a little juice and hold it at 1200-1400, it will stay running, but let off the gas and it dies.

I have tomorrow afternoon and evening to get it running and onto the trailer for the track on Friday. Greg Fordahl should be there so at least I will have an expert to ask questions of. I already owe him for answering my question about oil pumps the other day. If I get too greedy I might get a bill

Thanks guys... I am stoked, even if it isn't perfect yet. Just have to figure out why it won't idle, then let it run a bit to warm up and break in. Maybe a quick spin around the block even.

Wipeout

KuHL 951

Glad you got the oil pressure solved. The oil pump differences is a new one on me for sure. I'm sure you'll get idle worked out. Good job Eric, have a cold one!