Oil pressure readings [Archive]

TrixNFlix

19-07-2009, 13:16

Just fitted an sw mechanical oil pressure gauge and I seem to be getting very high readings. From cold at 1000 rpm idle I get 50 psi
at fan cutting in temp I'm getting 30 psi At 1000rpm

What should I be gettting guys?

RICHIE

19-07-2009, 13:19

Just fitted an sw mechanical oil pressure gauge and I seem to be getting very high readings. From cold at 1000 rpm idle I get 50 psi
at fan cutting in temp I'm getting 30 psi At 1000rpm

What should I be gettting guys?

im sure its around 25 psi on idle so 30 psi at 1000 rpm seems about right you should have 45 psi or more at 3500

RICHIE

19-07-2009, 13:21

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=4730

Nick k

19-07-2009, 13:24

Just fitted an sw mechanical oil pressure gauge and I seem to be getting very high readings. From cold at 1000 rpm idle I get 50 psi
at fan cutting in temp I'm getting 30 psi At 1000rpm

What should I be gettting guys?

Thats about what i get as well on a 64K original engine :agree:

TrixNFlix

19-07-2009, 14:52

Getting about 60 psi at 3500 Richie. Should I be worried?

RICHIE

19-07-2009, 14:54

Getting about 60 psi at 3500 Richie. Should I be worried?

i wouldnt i would be chuffted. also depends on what oil you use and what the oil tempreture is though.

TrixNFlix

19-07-2009, 16:33

Using halfords semi 10w 40. Has an mocal oil cooler with thermastat, so might not be opening fully yet as it is Just idleing and is not fit for driving due to fueling lean possibly. What would caus high pressure?