Not the first post I wanted to have - but . . .
Just registered a '63 Biscayne w/ a 348 replacment block 340 hi po heads and 2 carters port matched to the engine and a 4 speed in front of 3.55's open rear. (Plans for a stroked 409, TREMEC TKO 600 WILWOODs etc. etc.).
Ran it for a breakin cruise w/ my son for about 15 miles - ran like a champ - stopped to gas up and check the oil - down 1 qt. of oil (has a 409 pan). Add 1 qt. - drive home - smoking and leaking oil FAST all the way. No oil registers on the dipstick - add more oil, start engine - pumps right out somewhere around the filter assembly.
Removed the filter assembly - no ring gasket anywhere in sight - replaced filter w/ the proper FRAM cartridge, add gasket, change oil. Add new oil - start the engine - NO OIL PRESSURE - engine stalls out quickly and oil is RUNNING out AGAIN.
What gives????
Any help would greatly be apprciated.
Roger D
Just registered a '63 Biscayne w/ a 348 replacment block 340 hi po heads and 2 carters port matched to the engine and a 4 speed in front of 3.55's open rear. (Plans for a stroked 409, TREMEC TKO 600 WILWOODs etc. etc.).
Ran it for a breakin cruise w/ my son for about 15 miles - ran like a champ - stopped to gas up and check the oil - down 1 qt. of oil (has a 409 pan). Add 1 qt. - drive home - smoking and leaking oil FAST all the way. No oil registers on the dipstick - add more oil, start engine - pumps right out somewhere around the filter assembly.
Removed the filter assembly - no ring gasket anywhere in sight - replaced filter w/ the proper FRAM cartridge, add gasket, change oil. Add new oil - start the engine - NO OIL PRESSURE - engine stalls out quickly and oil is RUNNING out AGAIN.
What gives????
Any help would greatly be apprciated.
Roger D