Thread: Acceptable Oil pressure at Idle
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Old 02-07-2009, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mac VABCH View Post
Is 37-40 psi acceptable at idle when the engine is at operating temp?
That's plenty. FWIW, the 1970 Ford shop manual (Boss/429/428cj/scj/429cj/scj) states that the correct psi is 25-60 lbs @2000rpm HOT. FURTHER, it lists the minimum psi as 6lbs at 400 rpm! BTW, my FE runs high-teens at idle when blistering hot.
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