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Question? On a fresh 350 what should the oil pressure be at hot idle 800 rpm in drive?
SYN 10W30.
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Hey Randy how are you,remember we met last summer when you were out for a drive and spotted my bird at my parents place.For what its worth my 350 runs around 35-40 psi at idle with a mellings oil pump 20w50 brad penn oil.
Harry 69 Firebird   _________________________________________________ 1969 firebird 350/auto 2012 mustang v6 (wifes car) 2012 jeep compass (winter vehicle) 2008 dodge ram 4x4 Hemi
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I have read that all that is required is 10 lbs per thousand RPM..not sure if thats true.
I'm a hobbyist. Not a professional. Don't be hatin'!
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Generally speaking, the "rule of thmb" of 10 lbs. per 1,000 RPM is okay, but not "in stone". Many small block run only 45-50 lbs., but rev well beyond 7,000.
At a "hot idle, in gear", one should have at least 20 lbs. It should "jump" to 60 lbs., before it reaches 2,000.
Jim
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How fresh is the motor, I would not run synthetic untill it is well broken in. Also synthetic will show less pressure, but more volume.
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