Hey guys,
Oil pressure hot at idle is around 20-25 psi (car not in gear).
I am pretty sure the cam bearings were durabond - I'd have to try to find the box they came in.
I haven't had a chance yet to cut the filter apart, but will soon.
I don't specifically remember the front screw in oil gallery plug, I'll have to check when I pull the motor.
I think 60wt is also too much, but I had been hearing "thicker oil will quiet it down", which is why I tried.
About the cam gear - I don't know. The machine shop installed it.
I'm really bummed, the engine runs so nice. The car is really pleasant to drive. Winter is getting close and it's hard for me to get time to work on it (and it's supposed to be one of my main cars).
To make this even worse, after I've invested all of this time and money I may get relocated to California. The car is a 1979 Olds Delta 88 that originally came with a Pontiac 301 engine. I have the EGR, vacuum canister, and PCV all hooked up but its an engine swap and the engine doesn't match the under hood sticker. I don't think I can pass a visual inspection on a California smog test :-(
