Originally the dip stick was off 1.5 quarts. I corrected the level so it actually has 1.5 quarts more than when it exibited this behavior before the recent
oil change. The pick up measured .5" from the bottom of the pan or 3/8 to .5". In addition when testing the
oil pressure before the cooler the gauge was rock stead, zero fluctuation, if the pick up screeen was being starved I would think I would have seen a dip when i saw a dip on the block port and i did not one dipped the other did not.
Interesting note it is impossible to get the last quart of
oil out of the pan due to the baffling. There are no holes to allow it to drain back to the plug. No big deal just a finding.
Just for grins and I am bored and it is supposed to rain all weekend I could throw some bearings in. With the 4 post lift its pretty simple, just take your time and dot you I's and cross you T's that will have exhausted all avenues. Main and Rod bearing cost $175 total and it would put to bed once and for all if the suspect oil pressure is causing any long term issues since I could inspect all of them. I am positive this did not occur overnight.