My Oil pressure reads zero at idle when it gets full of water and nasty
greyish. Needless to say, I am starting plans on an engine hoist :P
(I already went through a valve job, head check and 2 head gaskets. No luck
still nasty oil.
Toby
> 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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