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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 84 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 84 | I don't know if this is a dumb question but here goes:
I have a '66 with original 283 SBC. When I rebuilt the motor, I changed the oil pump. Back in the day I remember oil pressures being in the range of 15 or 20 pounds. After I finished the rebuild and put it on my neihgbor's dyno, the pressure in now like 45.
Will this ruin or max out my stock gauge? I have the small copper line running from the back of the engine to the dash gauge.
Just wondering befor I start it.
Thanks to those who know the answer.
sovagary
GS
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Gary,
I might be missing the point on this, but any gauge can safely handle pressure up to max value of that gauge. I thought a pretty standard dash gauge would be 0-60 lbs, so this typical gauge would be fine up to sixty pounds of pressure.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 84 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 84 | Thanks for that. I'll find out when I get her running.
GS
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