Slant 6 oil pressure woes…

Having just read this entire thread late, box of popcorn in my hand and yelling at the screen, I have to make two observations:

1. Those requesting help from others on the internet will often become annoyed or insulted when those who are trying to help them (for Free) ask them very simple of basic questions.
In this particular case, the very simple "stupid" question would have been, "Is the oil light connected to anything?"
Sort of like the tech support guy on the phone asking, "Is the computer plugged in?"
"Of course it's plugged in! Do I look like an idiot?!?... Oh. Never mind. <Click> "
Even automotive service manuals advise that the mechanic "verify the customer's complaint" before proceeding.

Moral: Don't be insulted by questions that are "beneath your dignity," and don't be hesitant to ask them.

2. When you start a car with an OIL light, when you first turn on the switch, the light should go on.
Once the engine starts, the light should go off.
This is not an accident. It is a feature. If the wire is disconnected, or the bulb is burned out, the light will not go on, indicating a problem.
So you don't just watch to be sure the light doesn't turn on while you are driving – you watch to make sure it does go on when you start.
I feel confident that the OP's light did not go on when he turned the switch on.

As I say, just a couple of observations to cap an entirely amusing thread.

And, OP, why did you guys replace the oil pump after you found out the problem was the wire, rather than put a gauge on it, which is easier?

– Eric