Steve,
Ther seem to be a lot of schools of thought on that subject. I can
only tell you about mine. I rebuilt the bottom end about 3,000 miles ago.
Fully warmed up, it runs at about 50-55 psi at about 3500 rpm. Idling is at
about 25-30 psi at about 500 rpm. This is using 20W-50 at ambients of
around 70F. At the end of last year's July 4th parade, after virtually
idling in 1st gear for 2 hours, the MotoMeter was at the top of the circle
and the oil pressure was at 25 psi. FWIW, that's my experience.
Bud Krueger
52TD
77 MGB
Steven Tritle wrote:
> Is there a definitive "correct" oil pressure for a TD? I use 20/50
> Castrol in the crankcase and the pressure reads 40-45lbs. when cold and
> 25-35lbs when hot and running.
>
> Steve
> 52 TD
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