I had the same issue in my 49 Suburban when I put a 350 in it. It pegged when cold until it warmed up and was pegged a lot of the time even when warmed up. 15 years and I never had a problem. I had also installed an aftermarket gauge so I could watch the actual pressure.


Mike
1955 Chevy 6400 ex-flatbed (no bed now!) sold September 2023
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1958 Chevy 6400 flatbed W/dump
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1959 Chevy Suburban Owned for almost 20 years, Daily Driver -- sold May 2016
In the Stovebolt Gallery

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