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Terry,OH · 09-04-2021, 06:27 AM

As a suggestion try a lower weight engine oil (30 or 40) to get the start oil pressure around 60#peak. At that point I would think the oil pressure sender should be good. The originals have a metal diaphragm that can crack over time and exposure to high pressure would shorten the life. Drakes???

09-04-2021, 06:27 AM	#4
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: 50 psi oil pressure gauge As a suggestion try a lower weight engine oil (30 or 40) to get the start oil pressure around 60#peak. At that point I would think the oil pressure sender should be good. The originals have a metal diaphragm that can crack over time and exposure to high pressure would shorten the life. Drakes???