So I did this write up over in the squeaky, but thought it would be nice to share with you guys too.
Okay, so here we go. As most of you know, I suffered oil pump failure last weekend in the stang, and drove it home without any pressure, about 5 minutes, and about a mile and a half. I drove on assumption that my stock gauge was acting up again, and figured it was just that. Found my oil pump seized after pulling the distro.
So, now worried as all hell that I've burned bearings, scarred the crank ect., I borrow a dolly to trailer her over to my man's shop 90 miles away. Get her there Sat. morning, push his 90 gt out in the driveway and push my 87 in. Get to work!
Engine wasn't making any more than a valve tap last it was shut off, so I was hopeful. Removed old oil pump, and opened for diagnosis.
Rear main:
Crank:
Looked pretty okay to me! Bearing is worn, but nothing abnormal for an engine with 122K on it. Torqued the cap back down, installed the new oil pump, and ARP shaft, blah, blah, put her back together, and fired her up. No odd noise (besides open headers), no smoke, I have about an hour of idling time without any problems. When hot, she is holding about 23-25 psi, according to my new mechanical oil pressure gauge.
(Picture taken not at operating temperature)
So, all in all, I think I'm going to be okay, but still a scare. I still have her over at the shop, we started loading at 8:45am Saturday, and this picture was about 2 this morning, non stop. I am very tired, and decided to take the day off, as I still have a bunch of loose ends to button up before I bring her home. Anyways, WOOT!!!
Okay, so here we go. As most of you know, I suffered oil pump failure last weekend in the stang, and drove it home without any pressure, about 5 minutes, and about a mile and a half. I drove on assumption that my stock gauge was acting up again, and figured it was just that. Found my oil pump seized after pulling the distro.
So, now worried as all hell that I've burned bearings, scarred the crank ect., I borrow a dolly to trailer her over to my man's shop 90 miles away. Get her there Sat. morning, push his 90 gt out in the driveway and push my 87 in. Get to work!
Engine wasn't making any more than a valve tap last it was shut off, so I was hopeful. Removed old oil pump, and opened for diagnosis.
Rear main:
Crank:
Looked pretty okay to me! Bearing is worn, but nothing abnormal for an engine with 122K on it. Torqued the cap back down, installed the new oil pump, and ARP shaft, blah, blah, put her back together, and fired her up. No odd noise (besides open headers), no smoke, I have about an hour of idling time without any problems. When hot, she is holding about 23-25 psi, according to my new mechanical oil pressure gauge.
(Picture taken not at operating temperature)
So, all in all, I think I'm going to be okay, but still a scare. I still have her over at the shop, we started loading at 8:45am Saturday, and this picture was about 2 this morning, non stop. I am very tired, and decided to take the day off, as I still have a bunch of loose ends to button up before I bring her home. Anyways, WOOT!!!