1991 Ford Ranger no oil pressure

Tiny
RANGERDANGER17
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  • 1991 FORD RANGER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 30,000 MILES
The other day I lost oil pressure but as I drove faster the engine stop ticking and the guage said I had pressure again so I replaced the oil pump but now I cant get any pressure and its ticking no matter how fast I go wat do I need to replace to fix this is it the rear main oil seal
Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 6:38 PM

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Tiny
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Check the engine bearings
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Friday, February 27th, 2009 AT 8:23 PM
Tiny
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I thought when you lost a engine bearing the engine locked up

the gauge says I got no pressure and I can hear the valves clicking
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 8:01 AM
Tiny
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Depends on the situation. Best way to know what's happening inside use a mechanical gauge and check the oi pressure if normal repace the oil pressure switch abnormal could mean oil pump and engine bearings
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Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 2:41 PM

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