61sunliner61
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- Jul 14, 2011
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Here is the deal: Replaced a 2005 4.3 carb vortec Mercruiser with a rebuilt Vortec long block (we just had to put on the tin). Everything bolted up fine including the oil pan. After putting the correct amount of oil in the pan (original dipstick and tube), the oil showed 2 1/2 qts low. Not big deal, right? Well, after starting engine the timing cover developed leak. So, pulled engine etc replaced with new timing cover and oil pan gasket. Now, have done this 3 times. Took it to a mechanic and the same thing happened.
It is not leaking at idle but, spraying at high rpm's. The oil pressure looks fine but, the #1 cylinder lifter will run dry quick. Has anyone every experencied this before. I know that I have never even heard of this. Maybe out of the cam. Maybe the not the right oil pan, who knows. Help would be forever appreaciated.
It is not leaking at idle but, spraying at high rpm's. The oil pressure looks fine but, the #1 cylinder lifter will run dry quick. Has anyone every experencied this before. I know that I have never even heard of this. Maybe out of the cam. Maybe the not the right oil pan, who knows. Help would be forever appreaciated.