oil pressure
05-13-2005, 02:33 PM
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RE: oil pressure
good idea. while you're at it get a mechanical water temp gauge and either a voltmeter or trans temp gauge. i have about 50psi at idle when cold and 60-70 psi cruising cold. about 27-30 hot idle and 50 hot cruising. this is on a 130 k mile motor.
05-13-2005, 02:35 PM
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RE: oil pressure
why mechanical engine temp.? i was thinking of getting one but i was going to go electric.
where would i stick a trans temp gauge? id have to drill into the pan wouldnt i?
where would i stick a trans temp gauge? id have to drill into the pan wouldnt i?
05-13-2005, 04:09 PM
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RE: oil pressure
no i've seen some keith craft motor's run 50psi at idle,and 80psi at WOT. depends on howtight your clearance is that's all.
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Is it bad to have my oil pressure at max?
Is it bad to have my oil pressure at max?
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