Losing oil pressure when warm???

[thefarmboy21]

More than likely the cam lobes and lifters are wiped.  Metal is churning through the oil pump, clearancing the pump and holding the pressure dump (bypass) valve ajar.  Hopefully, as long as the oil filter hasn't been overwhelmed with fine metal particles that plugged it, forcing the filter bypass valve open, the filter has done its job and prevented metal from reaching the main, rod and cam bearings.  You need to park it and open it up for inspection before you blow the motor.
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That's the answer I was looking for.....not really what I wanted to hear, but that at least makes some sense. Guess I'll have to tear into it pretty soon and see what's going on in there. Thanks.

[Irish_Alley]

sorry about that, i havnt been paying attention to everything lately and i missed that part about it just dropping. if you think thats bad then think about this i had to call my mother inlaw and asked when my wife's and my anniversary is. had it narrowed down to two days the 8th and the 15th. she laughs and told me to check my wifes facebook. on my wifes profile it says the date thats one good thing about facebook it can remind you of important dates

[Stewart G Griffin]

Oops--- i didn't read where you said that the engine is making noise up top.  Maybe you should take it apart.

i was going to suggest trying a different gauge, but that was before i read your first message more carefully.