1980 Chevy Truck no oil pressure

1980 CHEVROLET TRUCK
150,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROHO5150
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my truck just started to run rough I looked at the oil pressure gage It was at 0. I took it home (about 1/2 mile) and turned it off.
Jan 29, 2010 at 3:10 AM
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RASMATAZ
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No oil pressure could mean oil pump failure-check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge if normal replace the oil pressure switch abnormal/zero could mean oil pump and engine bearings
Jan 29, 2010 at 9:12 AM
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