I would like to post a thread in tech regarding fluctuating oil pressure as it relates to oil pans and pumps and pick-ups. I do not seem to be able to post except of general and newbie forum.

 

What is the title of the forum your trying to post in? And, what is your question?

 

FWIW,
I think he is trying to post in the Technical/Reference forum, possibly under general questions, but I think his question would be better answered in the Big Block or Small Block forums depending on what he has.

 

I some time see the "lock" avatar in many forums. Sometimes they look unlocked, others they look locked. I can still post regardless. Is this what the poster is seeing?

Give it a shot. You got nothing to lose.