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just installed a mech. oil pressure gauge. ? about readings.

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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Default just installed a mech. oil pressure gauge. ? about readings.

i noticed at ideal warmed up it reads about 20 psi and in D it reads about 17 psi. is this normal or do i need to be concerned? i have 187xxx on the motor. any help would be nice thanks James
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Where did you install the gauge, and what motor is it, at what RPM are you getting 20 psi?

My B18C likes to be around 60 psi at 3000 rpm
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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d16z6 and 8 900 rpm at ideal. its installed where the oil pressure switch was and put a brass t block in with the stock oil pressure switch, oil gauge.
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Default Re: just installed a mech. oil pressure gauge. ? about readings.

I don't have an automatic. Mine sits at 25PSI when idling and shoots to about 50PSI @ 3K RPM.
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20 psi is fine at that rpm
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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70ish around 3000.
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