1980 Chevy Truck no oil pressure

Tiny
ROHO5150
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  • 1980 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
My truck just started to run rough I looked at the oil pressure gage It was at 0. I took it home (about 1/2 mile) and turned it off.
Friday, January 29th, 2010 AT 11:10 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
No oil pressure could mean oil pump failure-check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal/zero could mean oil pump and engine bearings
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Friday, January 29th, 2010 AT 5:12 PM

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