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66' Fairlane 390 GTA engine oil pressure
By Terry - 02/10/2001 5:38:56 PM; IP 24.4.254.129
I just got my engine running. Basically a stock rebuild with all new internal parts. Using 10w-40 Valvoline Racing oil. The engine when cold has 50-60psi and when warm at idle it has about 10-15psi. It idles about 750rpm in gear. The guy who did my engine put in another new oil pump and new pickup screen/tube assembly. I have not seen any noticeable improvement.
Is this normal? Someone told me there is a oil pressure relief valve in the block. Is this correct? If so, where is it located? I am using a cheaper oil pressure gauge and will be installing a Auto Meter gauge with a liquid filled pressure gauge which I will install at the filter area. The engine runs very strong and the lifters are all quiet, even at idle. The oil pressure goes up normally when the engine speed increases. It is just on the low side when idling warm. Any ideas?

Thanks!
Terry
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Collapse <b> 66' Fairlane 390 GTA engine oil pressure</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Terry, <i>02/10/2001</i></font> 66' Fairlane 390 GTA engine oil pressure -- Terry, 02/10/2001
 RE: 66' Fairlane 390 GTA engine oil pressure -- Stanley Superior, 02/10/2001
 RE: 66' Fairlane 390 GTA engine oil pressure -- Alan Casida, 02/10/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=4774&Reply=4765><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor4774" onclick="return false;">There is no pressure relieve valve in your block.</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Dave Shoe, <i>02/10/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=4774', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor4774') }); </script>  There is no pressure relieve valve in your block. -- Dave Shoe, 02/10/2001
 Dave have you ever used copper tube on them- -- mcj67, 02/10/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=4775&Reply=4765><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor4775" onclick="return false;">Will need a little more info about your rebuild-</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>mcj67, <i>02/10/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=4775', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor4775') }); </script>  Will need a little more info about your rebuild- -- mcj67, 02/10/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=4815&Reply=4765><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor4815" onclick="return false;">RE: Will need a little more info about your rebuild-</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Terry, <i>02/11/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=4815', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor4815') }); </script>  RE: Will need a little more info about your rebuild- -- Terry, 02/11/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=4840&Reply=4765><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor4840" onclick="return false;">RE: Will need a little more info about your rebuild-</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>mcj67, <i>02/11/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=4840', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor4840') }); </script>  RE: Will need a little more info about your rebuild- -- mcj67, 02/11/2001
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=4906&Reply=4765><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor4906" onclick="return false;">RE: Will need a little more info about your rebuild-</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Terry, <i>02/13/2001</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=4906', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor4906') }); </script>  RE: Will need a little more info about your rebuild- -- Terry, 02/13/2001
 Rebuilt FE should have better idle oil pressure -- mcj67, 02/16/2001
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