Listers:
My '76 has had extensive motor work with the P.O., including porting, high
compression (9.5 to 1), cam, lightened flywheel, and headers. It runs
beautifully, now that the carbs are rebuilt and tuned. I run 20W50
conventional oil
in it.
My question is that my oil pressure gauge shows only about 35 psi hot under
load, and maybe 25 psi hot at idle. That seems low to me, but I don't have
any basis for comparison. Also, I'm not completely positive what oil is in
the car, as the mechanic who changed the oil last time may have put in 10W30.
What is the usual oil pressure hot under load and at idle for these cars?
Could my gauge be reading low?
Thanks as always. Have a great holiday weekend.
Michael
'76 Tahiti Blue
CF 57044U
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