Quote Originally Posted by NegativeZero View Post
A pressure gauge on the oil filler tube sounds like an interesting idea, definitely going to try to rig that up.

I wish this was just a case of me using crappy gaskets, but I've replaced my oil pan gasket, timing cover gasket, and the RVT below the intake now and it works great for anything 5000rpm and below, but as soon as I hit 6k+, oil manages to start seeping out somewhere.


Many moons ago, 1964 to be exact, my dad bought me a 57 Ford when I returned from Okinawa. At the time Ca. was just starting their smog BS and since it was a used car it had to be smog equipped. Everything seemed fine until one evening heading to Anaheim from Santa Fe Springs the crankcase pressure blew the dipstick out, put a dent in the hood, and covered the right side of the windshield in oil. It was some 2 quarts or so low, but after that the oil pressure went south as did the bearings.
Conclusion: Your money and your engine but I would heed the advice of others and tear it down and start over before it blows up in your face.