You didn't say, which model Milodon pan did you add? You really need the deep sump with the extended pickup. The high clearance pan for road racing will do no good in an off-roader. The problem is that on steep inclines or drops, the oil is running away from your pickup, the pump sucks air, then needs time to re-prime. When an AMC engine runs high RPM, oil is pumped to the top end faster than it can drain back, sometimes 2-3 quarts can be in the top end of the engine.

Check your oil pickup tube. It should be centered in the bottom of the pan, and no more than 1/4 to 3/8 off the bottom of the pan. Also make sure it's not too close to the bottom of the pan. Factory had about a 1/4" spacer on the bottom of the pickup. I have seen pickup tubes crack, and suck air when the oil level drops below the crack.

Bob
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