440 Oil Pressure Issues..

All right...so here's where "I think" I'm at.

1. Pulling that damn oil pump is a last resort. It's smammered (new word) in between the K frame and the block. I had to cut a notch in the K frame for it to fit.

2. I feel like the pickup is good.

3. I beat the pan "precisely" back to factory condition. LOL.

4. I think/hope/pray the pressure problem was due to the pickup being smashed against the pan. With the correct angle, it'll nearly close off any avenue for oil to get sucked up. I'm going to slap it back together, fill it with oil, and prime it with my drill and see if I get showered with oil with the valve cover removed.

5. Next will be the oil pump. I'm supper attached to this oil pump...as I have zero desire to take it off. LOL

I'll post my outcome. I personally dislike it when guys ask for help...get it, then never follow up with results. You'll get mine. Or more pleads for help.

Whats the clearance for the pickup to pan?? It's been a while since I slapped this thing together. Seem to remember 3/16-1/4"??

Brian and Dave...THANKS.