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I was going down the highway today and noticed my oil pressure started dropping off. Pulled over and checked oil level and it looked like it was way down. Filled it up then got it going, oil pressure stayed low. I also started noticing what appeared to be a faint knock or rattle. Would this be from a bad oil pump or bearings all of a sudden going out? Noise comes on when revving up to about 20 - 30 mph. I have always had good oil pressure at idle and at speed so not sure if something just failed.
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hey guys I've been using this forum regularly for many situations and I thank you all for all the info here. I rebuilt my 251 for my 49 chrysler Windsor and started it up for the first time yesterday and everything's all good except the oil filter housing seem to be building pressure and leaking everywhere out the seams. I pulled the relief valve and it came out no problem spring seems to be in good condition. I am thinking that there might be a restriction in the return line internal in the housing. Does the oil drain out of the housing when engine is off? I have a gasket between the cap and clamp is tight. I've got a wix filter that seems 1/4in too long but I manage to still get the cap on. I thought it would be a failed relief but it moves freely. Oil pump is brand new. any suggestions is greatly appreciated.
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Just rebuilt the stock short block motor on my P15. Everything seems fine with the exception of the oil filter. I have replaced the sealed by-pass oil filter with one that you can replace the elements in. Problem is, every time I run the engine it forces oil out of the top of the filter and deposits it on my drive. This is not pleasing my (usually) very understanding wife! The rubber seal on the canister looks good and I've tried really tightening it down but nothing seems to work. Regarding pressure, I'm getting about 45 psi on a reasonably fast idle. The dipstick is telling me to add another quart so I have not over-filled it. I have a 150 mile journey on Friday so if I can't find a solution it's back with the original sealed canister. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
