Normal oil pressure?

JGJR

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Out of curiosity, what is normal oil pressure? My gauge reads about 50 at idle, verified with a mechanical gauge, and about 70 at high rpm ( never checked with a mechanical gauge when operating, but I assume it's correct.) Is this too high, and, if so, what might be the cause? New sending unit, pressure switch and gauge, didn't change reading. Sorry to hijack a thread, if this question is considered doing so.
 

achris

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I've moved your post to a thread of it's own, lest your get accused of a hijack.

If the oil was cold when you were measuring the pressure then yes, it can be that high. Best to make your measurements when the engine is fully warmed up, and has been running under load.

Chris.......
 
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