Oil Pressure disappointment
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Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Norman OK
Re: Oil Pressure disappointment (68rdstr)
I would suggest blueprinting the oil pump. Even name brand pumps can be out a specifications. If the housing isn't machined square then the rotor to housing clearances will be off. The Rotor-to-Housing clearance should be between 0.002" and 0.0025", plus the clearance of the two rotors should be fairly close to the same, i.e. if the front measures 0.0020", then the rear should be approximately 0.0022". Also, you should make sure that the gears are pinned to the shafts not pressed on.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: central FL, near the beach.
Re: Oil Pressure disappointment
there is a pipe plug used under #5 main bearing.
if it is missing i have read that oil pressure will be awful.
it is often removed to clean the passages.
if it has 50psi at5000 i would find something else to worry about, and i would switch to 20w50 oil.
if it is missing i have read that oil pressure will be awful.
it is often removed to clean the passages.
if it has 50psi at5000 i would find something else to worry about, and i would switch to 20w50 oil.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Pensacola FLA
Re: Oil Pressure disappointment (drives61)
I pulled the oil filter installed a new GM oil filter adapter/relief spring and got the same oil pressure readings. Let motor get up to operating temperature
of 205. Revved to to 4500 rpm and oil pressure only went to 35 .lbs
I guess I'll be pulling the oil pan next and checking the pump.
of 205. Revved to to 4500 rpm and oil pressure only went to 35 .lbs
I guess I'll be pulling the oil pan next and checking the pump.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Germantown Maryland
Re: Oil Pressure disappointment (68rdstr)
Just another note. Why is your operating temp 205? seems quite high to me. I wouldn't want that above 180 and I run mine at 160 with my new 383.
My oil pressure was the opposite of yours. Start up cold and it pegs to 75 lbs after warm up it idles at 35 and revs to 75 or so. IMHO your pressure is WAY too low for a new engine. GM specs tend to allow low oil pressure as the norm but I think you will find that most people believe their specs are low.:flag
My oil pressure was the opposite of yours. Start up cold and it pegs to 75 lbs after warm up it idles at 35 and revs to 75 or so. IMHO your pressure is WAY too low for a new engine. GM specs tend to allow low oil pressure as the norm but I think you will find that most people believe their specs are low.:flag
