1997 Ford F150 oil indicator

1997 FORD F-150
123,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOXIE52
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Here's what happened yesterday. The oil level was full. There was some white smoke at engine start up but not blue or dark smoke...no rattle as we drove to Sam's. Rode fine. Then on the way home, the rattle started and the oil indicator needle started quivering up and down and continued to do so while driving. The oil light came on at the stop lights and would go out once we accelerated again. The rattle sounded rhythmic like a train. We checked the oil level when the truck was cold again and the oil is still full. Does it sound like the oil is not getting to where it needs to go?
Jan 22, 2008 at 7:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lets get that oil pressure check fast-could be the oil pump failing and not producing flow with a mechanical gauge.

last oil/filter change? could be sludge/pick-up tube came off,oil filter.
Jan 22, 2008 at 7:44 PM
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DOXIE52
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dip stick oil looks normal. color is caramel. all the oil seals were replaced two months ago
Jan 22, 2008 at 8:19 PM
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