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1972 Holden HQ Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Oil pressure, Oil pump.
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Asked on December 5, 2012

Holden HQ Engine Problem

I have rebuilt 253 v8 engine and the oil pressure drops at idling speed 500rev/min to 0 pick up to15 psi 600rev/min when put auto in gear drops away to 0 removed engine again and stripped it.
Put in new bearings and crank grind, refit engine. I have fitted new oil pump hv, and still doing the same thing. What do you think it could be? Thanks.
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