y block oil pressure

[40 Deluxe]

Originally Posted by cvicky

at start up I have 40 driving when the car is warm 30 and at stop sign idling 20 is that normal i'm down about a quart also engine temp 160 F
thx

You need a 180 deg. thermostat. Y blocks have a sludge build up problem, especially if mostly driven at slow speeds in city traffic. The 'road draft tube' system is not very efficient at low speeds so a 180 deg. thermostat helps the engine maintain operating temperature for less sludge formation. Your oil pressure is fine.