BowtieBrody
Jesus Murphy!
I can't see your picture for some reason. I'd check your o2 sensors if it looks to be running rich. Can't remember if you have something to datalog with? Check fuel trims, ect sensor, etc.
Also, I can't remember for sure if there are any other oiling ports that are easy to get to. I'd just pull the sender and use that one. Or start pulling plugs until you find one that has oil?
I don't have anything to datalog unfortunately, and O2 sensors are on the list to be replaced.
That sender is going to be a pain in the ass to get at.
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And I know I'm probably overthinking, but is this a decent rebuild kit? I can't find anything on Summit for 96+ 454s, it's all TBI and carb'd engine kits.
http://www.titanengines.com/engine-rebuild-kit-96-00-chevy-gm-454-7-4l-w-hyper/