Ralph
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I have a 1971 challenger with 383 mostly stock and I have about 70 to 80 psi at idle and it basically stays there through out the rpm range. This is for a weekend cruiser - never goes over 4000 rpm mostly.
Could this be the reason why I have so many leaks that are so hard to fix ? Oil pan, valve covers etc.
The dodge manual says it should be around 40 to 50 psi.
Should this be changed back to a oem type replacement oil pump. Or is this a issue with clearances in the valvetrain etc - maybe that's why previous owner installed it which was installed when the engine was rebuilt and painted.
Thanks
Could this be the reason why I have so many leaks that are so hard to fix ? Oil pan, valve covers etc.
The dodge manual says it should be around 40 to 50 psi.
Should this be changed back to a oem type replacement oil pump. Or is this a issue with clearances in the valvetrain etc - maybe that's why previous owner installed it which was installed when the engine was rebuilt and painted.
Thanks