Hi am new to this forum, but I have read through many of the previous posts before putting finger to keyboard..
I am suffering from what seems to be quite a common problem of low oil pressure on my '68 Rebel V8 290.
I have fitted a new timing chain cover, oil pump gears, spring, pressure release valve, stainless steel sandwich plate and gaskets, but the problem remains.
I have a mechanical gauge and I see the following readings at idle;
Cold startup - 50psi
running temp - 15psi
hot - 5psi possibly even lower
I am currenly running 10w40 oil, but I cannot remember the brand.
The oil filter is a fram, which is mounted remotely on top of the engine to clear the RHD steering box.
I would like to make a last ditch attempt to improve things before going down the rebuild route as I only very rarely use the car, I would like to replace the oil filter with a better one.
I see from previous postings that the WIX 51258 or WIX 51522 are recommended, is either one or the other better for a 290?
However, I have a problem of availability, it is easy enough to get a FRAM from an American car specialist here, but I cannot find anyone who supplies WIX filters.
Would anybody be kind enough to either recommend a supplier who be prepared to post a WIX filter to the UK for me?