Cracker,
you make me turn green of envy !
How do you get those
oil pressures ?
Where do you have the pickup for the
oil pressure indicator ?I see that you have Jesel Roller Rockers & Chevy oiling system through. Might that be the reason?
The
oil pressure relief valve in the back of the block may prevent the engine from attaining higher pressure than the maximum set. But I reached 80psi cold when I first fired up the engine, and on idle the relief valve is probably not operating anyway, so that is hopefully not the problem (I say hopefully because I donŽt feel like taking out the engine AGAIN!)
I have followed another lead (Leadertape) with the same problem I have, and the answers are of all kinds. Mr.Fixit says 10-15psi at idle and 45psi at speed hot is fine, which makes me feel good, but then you suggest minimum 28psi hot at idle.
Lifter galley problems are out of the question in my case,
since my block doesn't have any.
Is 10psi enough pressure at 800rpm (oil temp about 195șF)?
Is 45psi enough pressure at 3000rpm?
Is 50psi enough pressure at 6000rpm?
At this point I am starting to think as follows: I will drive the car, enjoy it and if the engine ever develops problems because of the oil pressure, well then IŽll take it out and fix it. That may take a long time in happening, and in the meantime IŽll have fun driving.
The engine has been too long resting in the garage doing nothing. No excuses now !