1970 Oil Pressure at idle
08-27-2007, 10:46 PM
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1970 Oil Pressure at idle
On a 1967 thru 1972 auto or manual stick (350 / 300 hp) under 65k original miles. Running at highway speed with engine at operating temp. the oil pressure is running at 35 lbs. When bringing car to a stop and at idle the pressure drops to approx. 10 lbs. Is this normal for this year ? What is recommended oil pressure at idle? Any suggestions if not normal.
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08-28-2007, 10:45 AM
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I'm looking at a 1970 auto (350 / 300 hp) 56k original miles. Running at highway speed with engine at operating temp. the oil pressure is running at 35 lbs. When bringing car to a stop and at idle the pressure drops to approx. 10 lbs. Is this normal for this year ? What is recommended oil pressure at idle? Any suggestions if not normal.
do a search, you'll see what i mean.
i think 10psi is ok (that is what mine is) at idle. others agreed, some did not.
