Re: [AMC-list] Oil pressure

["Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg's correct don't use that crappy plastic stuff that comes with the
gauge. I used a combination of brake line tubing from the pressure port to a
point right before the line enters the passenger compartment then I switched
to copper tube because it can be bent easier in tight quarters. ruptured
plastic tubing puts hot oil inside the car quickly.

Armand
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Greg Taylor" <amundaza@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC, Rambler, Nash, Jeep and family" <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2010 7:56 AM
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] Oil pressure


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




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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

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