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Thetuneman · 01-23-2013, 03:46 PM

Just thought I would, because I'm changing out timing gear and chain , water pump and balancer. Balancer was bad, "wobbling".
The truck sat for a few years, had some leaks. When I took it apart , the chain was really loose. Just thought I would do preventive maintenence on it while I was at it.
Oil pressure gauge is mechanical now as is temp. Runs about 5-10 lbs at idle, and 30 at highway speed. Was going to put a performance oil pump on it to get better pressure. Maybe I really don't need it.

01-23-2013, 03:46 PM	#4
Thetuneman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Harrah OK Posts: 9	Re: 83 pickup 305 Just thought I would, because I'm changing out timing gear and chain , water pump and balancer. Balancer was bad, "wobbling". The truck sat for a few years, had some leaks. When I took it apart , the chain was really loose. Just thought I would do preventive maintenence on it while I was at it. Oil pressure gauge is mechanical now as is temp. Runs about 5-10 lbs at idle, and 30 at highway speed. Was going to put a performance oil pump on it to get better pressure. Maybe I really don't need it.