1989 Ford Bronco low oil

1989 FORD BRONCO
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WATBRUCEPAIGE
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1989 Ford Bronco V6 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 145,00 miles
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the low oil pressure light came on so i checked the oil it was ok so iread on the internet low oil pressure switc was known to go bad so i replaced with a mechanical so then only got 20 psi so replaced oil pump now when the motor is cold i start out with 49 psi but as the motor gets warm it cuts down to o at idle unless the rpms are kept up what is my problem worn cam bearings
Dec 4, 2007 at 9:42 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You low oil pressure could be a combination of cam, main & big end bearings. I think it may be time to consider a re build as the next step with low oil pressure is destroyed engine,

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 4, 2007 at 9:57 PM