Loss of oil pressure after washing the engine

1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD
104,000 MILES
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THUNDERBIRD 1995
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I changed intake and valve cover gaskets and changed oil because got water in oil washing motor. When put back together I had no oil pressure and I now hear motor noise and oil is full.
Oct 25, 2020 at 7:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That almost doesn't make sense. I have a question. Did you remove the distributor? For some reason, I am thinking there is an intermediate shaft between the distributor and oil pump, but if that was damaged, I wouldn't think it would be running.

Is it possible for you to record it and upload it so I can hear it run? Also, can you tell if the noise is coming from the front of the motor where the oil pump is located?

I attached a pic of the intermediate shaft. Also, confirm that this is the 3.8L V6.

Take care,
Joe
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Oct 25, 2020 at 7:55 PM
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