440 losing oil pressure

[6D5]

Oil pressure issues...

Had a simular issue. Ended up being Autometer sending unit (electric) on back of block leaking out of the top of it (where wire bolts to it). Lost 2 qts out of 7 qt pan (drained pan and measured oil left in pan) until I smelled oil while driving 35MPH down the road. Brought home on Jardan flatbed. Have yet to call Autometer to give them feedback on sending unit. Hope your issue(s) is fixed.

 

[miller]

That's a bummer, considering what I'm considering.

Having intentions of going AutoMeter, including electric oil pressure. Going that route, is it a must to use their (POS) sending unit? Or will stock Mopar unit work?

 

[65 3 times]

Back to the relief valve. That is the problem I had. Trouble is it's under the motor mount and you can only get to it from bottom where your fighting the steering box , motor mount , and headers. Mine leaked for a time which makes a mess from front to back then came all the way out which shuts you down in a hurry. Good luck finding and let us know. Thanks. Dave