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farside847 · 02-15-2005, 03:20 PM

Always over-reacting....

When Im cruzing on the freeway it is pegged out way over to the right, but
when Im at idle it is only 1/4 of the way over (too low). I checked my oil
and it is fine. It even does this right after an oil change. Does this happen to
you? Think I need a new sender?

Bamm · 02-15-2005, 03:22 PM

I,ve heard an old engine-builders tale that says you need 10 lbs of pressure for every 1000 rpms. My buddy said that was a Smokey Yunick theory...... Jerry

greasemonkey · 02-15-2005, 03:24 PM

Sounds normal to me, I don't know the increments of pressure on the stock guage but 1/4 doesn't sound too low, it's probably 10-15 pounds at least, which should be okay. Mine used to always peg the stock guage too when the I ran the RPMs up.

da-burb · 02-15-2005, 03:33 PM

the standard guage is 60psi. The 1/4 mark would be 15psi at idle. More than enough pressure for a chevy engine. It sounds like you might have a high pressure oil pump in your engine. Not neccessarily a bad thing, but it will peg a 60psi guage. FYI...80psi guages were available on the larger trucks.

Tx Firefighter · 02-15-2005, 04:01 PM

The 10 psi per 1000 rpm thing is an official GM guideline. That's how they determine warranty claim validity.

02-15-2005, 03:20 PM	#1
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	My oil gauge acts like my wife... Always over-reacting.... When Im cruzing on the freeway it is pegged out way over to the right, but when Im at idle it is only 1/4 of the way over (too low). I checked my oil and it is fine. It even does this right after an oil change. Does this happen to you? Think I need a new sender? __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

02-15-2005, 03:22 PM	#2
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	I,ve heard an old engine-builders tale that says you need 10 lbs of pressure for every 1000 rpms. My buddy said that was a Smokey Yunick theory...... Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

02-15-2005, 03:24 PM	#3
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Sounds normal to me, I don't know the increments of pressure on the stock guage but 1/4 doesn't sound too low, it's probably 10-15 pounds at least, which should be okay. Mine used to always peg the stock guage too when the I ran the RPMs up. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

02-15-2005, 03:33 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	the standard guage is 60psi. The 1/4 mark would be 15psi at idle. More than enough pressure for a chevy engine. It sounds like you might have a high pressure oil pump in your engine. Not neccessarily a bad thing, but it will peg a 60psi guage. FYI...80psi guages were available on the larger trucks. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

02-15-2005, 04:01 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The 10 psi per 1000 rpm thing is an official GM guideline. That's how they determine warranty claim validity. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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