Thanks for the GOOD reminder about the gauge, Armand. If you're running a stock gauge, I highly recommend installing a mechanical gauge with the COPPER supply line (not plastic) and check the pressures that way. Sincerely, Greg Taylor Rochester Hills, MI 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer "TRMN8R2" 330-CID AMC Stroker V8 ________________________________ From: Armand Eshleman <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 8:25:30 AM Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Oil pressure Don't pull the engine until you know where the problem is. Like was posted earlier could be the relief spring, could be the clearances on the pump are off. Another simple thing to check is the gauge, I've had gauges suddenly begin reading incorrectly and when replaced things were back to normal. Before removing the engine remove the oil filter cut it open and check for metal in the filter. For a basis as to where the pressure should be, I can only give you the readings from the white Javelin. Engine never out of car, only engine service done was grind the valves/seats and reinstall. 130,000 miles. The engine in the white Javelin produces about 45 psi cold idle, 21 psi hot idle at 600 rpm. 55 to 60 psio at 2000 rpm hot. Armand _______________________________________________ AMC-list mailing list AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://list.amc-list.com/pipermail/amc-list-amc-list.com/attachments/20101114/8fde71b0/attachment.htm> _______________________________________________ AMC-list mailing list AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com