Re: Mopar 383 engine tech

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It may have popped a lifter out of one of the bores. I had that happen before when a rockershaft bolt loosened up. The shaft bent up enough to allow a pushrod to get loose and out came a lifter. 

Mark 

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From: "MO ( Steve Mick)" <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Friday, May 6, 2011 1:23:53 AM 
Subject: Mopar 383 engine tech 


Hay all, today I got back to tinkering with the 64 Sport Fury with a late 
60's 383. Checking the dwell, adjusting the carb and playing with the 
timeing. I got it starting fairly well and set the idle at about 800 RPM 
with the lumpy cam it has. I noticed the top end was makeing increaseingly 
louder noise. It has hyd lifters and they were working ok. I checked the 
mechanical oil pressure quage and 0 oil pressure!! Previously oil pressure 
had been fine until today. Of course I shut it right down. 

It was running, so I know the intermediat shaft was working the dist---but 
the oil pump?? Q uestion is, what is the route of the oil after it leaves 
the pump and oil filter? I think a bearing either main or cam has turned 
, shutting off the oil to the guage fitting and the valve train. Any input 
is appreciated.............................MO 

{Steve Mick} 
http://stevemick1964dodge.shutterfly.com/pictures/5 


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