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djtalon

08-06-2007 07:26 AM

Stock BBC Oil Oil Pump Cavitation

what can cause the pan to run out of oil in a BBC, six quart pan, stock oil pump?

kennyo

08-06-2007 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by djtalon (Post 2224622)

what can cause the pan to run out of oil in a BBC, six quart pan, stock oil pump?

If your running WOT you could be pumping it dry. Thats why most boat have at least 8qt pans. You also my have your pickup to close to the bottom of the pan. That will cause the same symptoms. I think around 1/2" clearance is needed.

CigDaze

08-06-2007 10:20 AM

You need more oil, bigger pan.

A buddy blew up his 454 chevy truck last weekend towing a large load up the skyway bridge - steep incline, 2 miles long. He was running around 4400 rpms and just pumped all the oil to the top, ran the bottom end dry. Boom!

You definitely need a big pan in a marine application.

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