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Modelacrazyq · 09-17-2013, 01:14 PM

Hoping some flathead gurus can offer some tips for a novice. My '41 engine doesn't Carry good oil pressure, maybe 25psi cold. I bought the engine used, brought it home, and built a cradle for it and a radiator. First thing I did was drop the pan and clean out 1/4" of gray peanut butter out of the pan, pickup, and pump. I put fresh 10-30 in it and to my surprise got it fired up and idling well. The low pressure concerned me since my 8ba runs 60psi cold. So I installed a new style Melling pump and F-1 style pickup tube in the pan. Same result. Am I missing something?

09-17-2013, 01:14 PM	#1
Modelacrazyq Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 36	Low oil pressure Hoping some flathead gurus can offer some tips for a novice. My '41 engine doesn't Carry good oil pressure, maybe 25psi cold. I bought the engine used, brought it home, and built a cradle for it and a radiator. First thing I did was drop the pan and clean out 1/4" of gray peanut butter out of the pan, pickup, and pump. I put fresh 10-30 in it and to my surprise got it fired up and idling well. The low pressure concerned me since my 8ba runs 60psi cold. So I installed a new style Melling pump and F-1 style pickup tube in the pan. Same result. Am I missing something? __________________ Modelacrazy