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Alan Roehrich · 01-31-2012, 05:33 PM

I'd want to look at the oil pump and find out about the clearances, as well as the condition of the bearings.

The idle oil pressure is fine, for a hot idle at 750-1000 RPM, but the high RPM oil pressure is a bit low for 20W50.

You may well get by with it, but it is not what I'd call ideal.

01-31-2012, 05:33 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,116 Likes: 1,573 Liked 1,831 Times in 415 Posts	Re: 427 CBB oil pressure I'd want to look at the oil pump and find out about the clearances, as well as the condition of the bearings. The idle oil pressure is fine, for a hot idle at 750-1000 RPM, but the high RPM oil pressure is a bit low for 20W50. You may well get by with it, but it is not what I'd call ideal. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S