Dan,
My understanding is that 10 lbs pressure per 1000 RPM is a good rule of thumb.
I don't think he was saying his oil pressure went to zero, I think he
means by the markings on the gauge [LB/0"] at the top of the gauge dial.
Gerard
At 6:12 AM -0700 8/15/00, Dan Dwelley wrote:
>Rick,
>
>Ummm...I wouldn't say not to worry about it! the issue
>is that the oil pressure reads 0 to +-20... 0 at
>normal idle. The oil pressure needs to be more than
>zero at idle. I would go through the system. Check the
>gauge for accuracy (try another gauge). +-20 would be
>normal hot idle 50-60 at speed.
>
>Dan Dwelley
>77 Midget
>Alexandria, Va.
>
>--- Rick & Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net> wrote:
>> Hi Tim,
>>
>> You are okay. That is very normal for the oil
>> pressure to drop at
>> idle. The little pump just can't keep up when
>> idling so the pressure
>> drops off. Your engine also doesn't require as much
>> pressure in the
>> idle mode. I wouldn't worry about it.
>>
>> Rick
>>
>> Tim & Brigitte wrote:
>> >
>> > What does it generally mean if my oil pressure
>> gauge drops from an average
>> > reading of 40-50 lbs/0" to +-20 lbs/0" at normal
>> idling speed. Also pressure
>> > climbs to 60 lbs/0" at higher reves?
>> >
>> > What is most likely worn & how do I replace it.
>> >
>> > Thanx in Advance
>> >
>> > Tim
>> >
>> > tim-brig@eas.za.net
>
>
>=====
>Dan Dwelley
>77 Midget
>Alexandria, Va.
>
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