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#16827 06/08/2004 8:31 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | 10-15 is normal, I would be concerned about the 5 psi. The oil is pressure fed through the cam bearings to the valve train, while the crank depends on a splash system. Usually the low pressure is the result of worn cam bearings.
I would check the oil flow to the valve train. warm up the engine, then remove the valve cover. Oil is fed via a tube into the rocker shaft to the valves. If there is oil flowing to the valve train, I would continue running the engine, but watch the pressure.
When I had a 216 in my truck, I had problems with oil leaks and some consumption with SAE 30 oil. Switched to 20W-50, and reduced both.
Fred
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