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Message started by Fuzzy5150 on 02/22/11 at 14:16:52

Title: Oil Pressure Gauge
Post by Fuzzy5150 on 02/22/11 at 14:16:52

Has anyone ever installed an oil pressure guage? If so, where can I tap into an oil galley?

Thanks,

Title: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Post by verslagen1 on 02/22/11 at 14:54:23

The port pointing foreward is the pressure test port.

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Title: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/22/11 at 18:33:56

A low upper limit gauge would do ya right. One that gos from 0 to 80 ont be the bet one.

Title: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Post by Fuzzy5150 on 02/22/11 at 19:15:24

Thank you both!

Title: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Post by verslagen1 on 02/22/11 at 19:25:47

here's one about a gage...

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Title: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Post by T Mack 1 - FSO on 02/24/11 at 16:21:15

For cold weather starting, when the oil is cold and thicker making the pump get higher pressures, you need a gauge at least 60 psig.

Or, what I eventually did is put a small valve on the line (at the gauge) and shut off the line when it was below about 60 deg F. When the engine warmed up, I would reach over the top and turn the valve to the on position.

Title: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Post by buffyporson on 02/26/11 at 06:57:28

Not really necessary on a engine of this type with ball and roller bearings which don't rely on high oil pressure like a plain bearing engine. Mind you if your worried about running low or your pump packing up it would give peace of mind.

Title: Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
Post by T Mack 1 - FSO on 02/26/11 at 18:47:28

796E7D7D626B74696874751B0 wrote:

Actually, with the cam floating on an oil film on an aluminum journal, it is a bit of a concern.