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Old 08-01-2014, 09:02 AM   #1
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Re: oil pressue pegged over 60psi

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There may be nothing wrong with it if it has an aftermarket oil pump on it. I run over 60 cold and about 45-50 hot with my Summit Racing high volume pump with a small spring shim in it. If you don't want the higher pressure, remove the spring shim or drop to the next size down spring depending on the oil pump brand.
True I have a high volume high pressure on my 454 and it runs over 60, but this one is a stock 350 with the stock oil pump. It should only be between 30-40 at idel.

and , I pulled the wire from the sensor to the gauge, the gauge still pegged without the motor running.
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