No need-- - - -if a few bubbles are in the line, they will compress and give a correct pressure reading. Don't be surprised if a 216 has little to no oil pressure at hot idle. Spray-oil engines can run with 15 PSI or less oil pressure at hot idle, and even less is not uncommon. 235 full pressure engines will have quite a bit more, but one with a lot of miles and some rod bearing wear will also be lower on pressure than most people are comfortable seeing.
Jerry


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Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
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