Re: [AMC-list] Oil Pressure III

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

As I mentioned earlier, 10/1000 supposedly is for chebbys. AMC TSM says just
about 50% more.

Ken

Quoting masheen <masheen@xxxxxxx>:

> I agree.  10lbs of pressure per each 1000 rpm is what I always read as the 
> acceptable norm for a stock engine.  I've never had any problems with mine.
> I would think the stock low oil pressure sending unit probably has a spring 
> inside that's designed for a minimum psi before it triggers the idiot light 
> as is the case when initially cranking up the engine.
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> > Oil pressure can be thought of in terms as resistance to flow. 40 lbs of 
> > oil
> > pressure means that the pump is overcoming 40 lbs of resistance before the
> > oil will flow. The important things are: Is the oil light off at idle? Do 
> > you
> > have 10 lbs of pressure for every 1000 rpm If you have both those then 
> > your
> > are within spec Although it does sound to me like your rebuilder set
> > everything up on the loose side with respect to your clearances. The only 
> > way
> > at this point to raise the pressure would be to tighten up on the main and
> > rod bearing clearances.
> >
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