I am
FAR from an expert here guys in this subject, but you have me curious... ...what
exactly are your rpms at idle?
Any
chance you are using a very thin oil such as a synthetic at 5W20?
Steve
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Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] 383 Stroker Engine in 67 Chevelle=Oil Pressure too Low; Dale McIntosh"normal" is certainly subjective, but if you define it as average for the setup, you can me in the same group having the symptoms as you described them. I have often been been concerned, but I don't put a huge amount of miles on the car and I don't idle very frequently. I would be very interested to hear from somebody who has successfully solved the problem!-----Original Message-----
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Subject: [Chevelle-List] 383 Stroker Engine in 67 Chevelle=Oil Pressure too Low; Dale McIntoshThanks Dale. You can understand the confusion I am experiencing on this issue. I have heard the same thing you state below. Then I heard an opposing opinion. Just trying to insure what is considered normal.
Ken
Dale McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
FWIW, I talked to the guy that designed and sell the MasterLube pre-oilers and accumulators about using an accumulator to solve essentially the same concern. My car normally runs 35-40 at speed and drops to 8-12 range when warm and idling - especially at toll booths on the highway.He said it's not unusual to drop that low as long as it picks back up again once you start going. Like most others I've talked to about oil pressure, it's the initial cranking and startup that causes the most wear and long term damage.Check them out at http://www.masterlube.net/home.asp
