Re: [Amc-list] Fw: AMC 232 oil problems

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

Chris,

You need to check the oil pressure with a hot engine (you need to drive 
it to get the oil temp up). You need to have at least 13 PSI at idle. If 
you don't have that, you'll need to pull the engine and replace at least 
the cam bearings (main and rod bearings may also be bad -- the valve 
stem seals breaking apart and plugging up the oil pickup tube usually 
causes this problem). If you have at least 13 PSI, you can try cleaning 
out the oil passage going up to the head. There are cleaning 
instructions at 
http://www.mattsoldcars.com/RestoreAmerican/boltmod.shtml (you may have 
come across this page already).

Matt

On 6/27/2008 9:03 PM, Eddie Stakes spouted this sage advice:
> The folks below are having some troubles with their 232...if anyone can help them out or point them in right direction please feel free to comment and be sure to copy your reply to them directly; thanks in advance to all who might reply. 
> Eddie Stakes
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> Hi, I have a '70 IH Scout with the amc 232 in it, its got 34k original miles on it, but its not getting oil up to the top of the engine.  I've been told this was a common problem, and I'm wondering if you have any advice.  I've found a trick online that says to take out one of the head bolts and grind a section down on a lathe and re-insert it.  This is supposed to allow more oil to pass at that point.  I was also thinking about running an external line out and then back in at the top to a brass tube inside the head with several small holes.  Just wondering if you would have any advice
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> Thanks, 
> chris
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