The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php)

- The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=4)

- - Oil Pressure Gauge Question (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=573226)

Steve ATL

03-30-2013 09:18 AM

Oil Pressure Gauge Question

Good morning folks - my oil pressure gauge (1980 K10 w/79 350 L82) sits straight up at 30 when cold, even if sitting for a week. When running, it pegs at 60.

Is this likely a bad gauge, or is there a way to calibrate these so it starts at zero?

Really appreciate your thoughts.

GM-power

03-30-2013 10:08 AM

Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Question

Sounds normal to me. When you say it pegs at sixty is that when your driving?
Posted via Mobile Device

Steve ATL

03-30-2013 11:42 AM

Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Question

Actually as soon as I start the truck it jumps to 60 and stays there. I am more used to seeing a pressure gauge at zero and going to 30 when the engine is running?

75chev4x4

03-30-2013 01:34 PM

Re: Oil Pressure Gauge Question

Just means u have good oil pressure, after it warms it should go down to 30 35 and go up when u hit the gas.

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:49 AM.