Oil Pressure in amc 360
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- -1975 Jeep CJ5, 360 V8, Headers, Duel Exhaust,T15 transmission, D-20 Transfer case, Twin Stick Conversion, Warn 8274 Winch
-1951 Willys Wagon, 4 cylinder, "F" head, little rust, very close to stock
It always makes me uncomfortable to ask a question that has been asked several times before, but while shoving that tot he back of my mind here we go.
I have a 360 in my Jeep and have little experience with this engine. Think the pressure is fine but my buddy has a panic every time he's in my Jeep. Why? When driving normally the pressure is a solid 55 lbs., but when idling the pressure drops down to 25 lbs. and he has a panic attach. Should I be worried? I m running what I call break in oil, because when I got the used engine the oil was awful and I intend on replacing this oil very quickly so I got relatively light oil. The oil I really like is 20-50.
I have a 360 in my Jeep and have little experience with this engine. Think the pressure is fine but my buddy has a panic every time he's in my Jeep. Why? When driving normally the pressure is a solid 55 lbs., but when idling the pressure drops down to 25 lbs. and he has a panic attach. Should I be worried? I m running what I call break in oil, because when I got the used engine the oil was awful and I intend on replacing this oil very quickly so I got relatively light oil. The oil I really like is 20-50.
) seems low for a new engine, I learn something new everyday on this board.
mike
