First of all I'd like to thank all of you for the help you've given me in solving my Pontiac engine in a Street Rod questions. I really love this board.
Question 1: We've had the fresh rebuild 400 running several times now (she really sound great. When running above 1000 rpm the oil pressure runs between 40 and 60lbs, however,when the idle is set to 700 rpm the pressure drops to below 20. Is that normal?
Question 2: After the engine is brought up to temp (between 180 and 200) and then shut off, the starter will not turn the engine over. The headers were giving off alot of heat and we thought we were frying the starter so we wrapped them. While that's helped hold back the heat, I still have a "hot start" problem. I've got a McLoed srarter with a remote relay. Is it just because the engine is fresh and hasn't really been broken in yet?
Any help is appreciated. - Dennis
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