Mighty Mouse' Oil pressure
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Mighty Mouse' Oil pressure
Here's a question for all you guru's out there. What could cause this situation in my 76'. When the oil is hot the pressure is 15psi @ idle and ~55 @ anthing about 1000rpms. Is this a wild difference in pressure? Seems like a lot to me, but that's why I'm asking. It seems like it's pushing towards 60psi. I'm alittle afraid that it's too high. I'm running Quaker State 10W30. Maybe that's the prob? I sure a hell don't know.
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Re: Mighty Mouse' Oil pressure (xfactor974)
sounds normal to me -- I wish I had 50 + PSI
is it a gradual pressure increase ?
If it is a jump, then the gauge or sensor may be wacky.
[Modified by BSeery, 6:50 PM 9/20/2001]
is it a gradual pressure increase ?
If it is a jump, then the gauge or sensor may be wacky.
[Modified by BSeery, 6:50 PM 9/20/2001]
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Re: Mighty Mouse' Oil pressure (xfactor974)
Hey Bryan you'll have 50 + psi pretty soon, how's the new motor coming ?
xfactor974 - What is you idle speed, if it's too low your pressure will drop sometimes all you have to
do is turn up the idle speed 100 RPM and the pressure will jump up close to what it is at cruising
speed. 50 - 60 psi is OK.
xfactor974 - What is you idle speed, if it's too low your pressure will drop sometimes all you have to
do is turn up the idle speed 100 RPM and the pressure will jump up close to what it is at cruising
speed. 50 - 60 psi is OK.
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Re: Mighty Mouse' Oil pressure (xfactor974)
What causes oil pressure to become high? Just wondering.
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Re: Mighty Mouse' Oil pressure (tsw71)
Wow, that's heavy duty. I don't think that I should worry about it then. It does drop to about 15psi when it's idleing. And it is 30WT, so you're dead on.
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Re: Mighty Mouse' Oil pressure (MotorHead)
Hey Bryan you'll have 50 + psi pretty soon, how's the new motor coming ?
I was actually going to start tearing it down on monday, even though the "project start date" is for Sat. 9/29.
But then my work schedule changed, and I will be going to Herndon, VA Sunday through Friday.
So, back to 9/29 as my start date.
I have to hurry up and clean the garage so I can find my tools again. Some are still out since my front suspension project back in July :eek: :eek:
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