RE: [Chrysler300] Need pressure, got any?

[RICK AND DEBBIE CLAPHAM <rixpac@xxxxxxx>]

Larry, Being the engine is able to run I would think the hex at the bottom of the intermediate shaft that engages the oil pump has stripped or broken off, if the oil pump pressure spring failed you would have some oil flow, when you removed the sender unit. Four bolts and the pump is off. One to remove the distributor. Any B engine service manual covers the procedure to replace the intermediate shaft. Special tools needed if the shaft bronze bushing needs to be replaced. some bushings were aluminum. I do not think the pan would need to be removed. Play it safe and replace the oil pump. Prime system and verify oiling. Mopar performance sells a priming hex rod for less than $10. Run in a counter clockwise rotation,just like the distributor rotation.
 

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> Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 15:28:50 -0700
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Need pressure, got any?
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> 1966 Chrysler 300 rag?..delicious car belonging to an Apple exec. Standard engine and runs terrific. Had it aligned yesterday and on the way home the bright red no oil pressure light comes on. Check of the dip stick shows full of brand new oil, the same I put in months ago so I'm guessing bad sender and drive two miles home. Today I remove the valve covers and find a spotlessly clean rocker set up and all 16 pushrods pushing and all 16 rockers rocking. This lets out a stuck valve and a bent or missing pushrod. and/or popped out tappet All the rockers are starting to sound noisy. I remove the sender and crank the engine. No oil shoots out.. Is it likely that an oil pump failed? Do I need to remove the oil pan and check the pickup and strainer? Messy and hateful job. Some of you may suggest I contact the 1966 300 Consultant of the Inc. Club, but that is me and I already checked with me. Now checking with you. Larry Jett
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