Oil Pressure gauge

[Tbird]

What is the normal range that the oil pressure gauge should read on a small block?
Thanks

 

[JohnZ]

Depends on many factors (bearing clearances, oil pump condition, oil viscosity and temperature, etc.); my '67 327/300 (rebuilt about 5,000 miles ago) pegs the gauge at cold start, and when warmed up shows about 30-35 psi at idle and 45-50 psi at road speed.

 

[Kid_Again]

I'm at the same point as JohnZ's recommendation.


Let us know where in NJ you reside. Always have room at the bar for another C2 member.

 

[Tbird]

I'm at the same point as JohnZ's recommendation.


Let us know where in NJ you reside. Always have room at the bar for another C2 member.

We're up northwest, Parsippany. Save that spot!

 

[Tbird]

Thanks John Z