Sounds to me like the oil pressure relief valve spring might be stuck or
broken. Remove it (that huge bolt head on the left side of the block to the
left of the oil filter) and check to see that it's operating correctly.
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>
> > I Started up my 74 TR6 for the first time in 3-4 months last night. I
> > became alarmed when the oil pressure gauge did not show pressure and the
oil
> > light stayed on after about 15-20 seconds. >>
> To avoid damage, don't let the engine run until you have oil pressure.
> Disconnect a wire from the coil to disable spark.
>
> Quick and dirty diagnostic - remove the oil pressure idiot light sender
> from the block. Crank the engine. You should get a gusher of oil in a
> few seconds, indicating your oil pump is good. OK, you can stop cranking
> now, and clean up the mess...
>
> If the pump is pumping, it's only a matter of time (30 seconds?) till
> you get positive oil pressure, assuming you've put that switch back
> in... When the idiot light goes out, reconnect the coil and start your
> engine!
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