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Old 07-15-2009, 11:42 PM
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does any one know what the standard oil pressure is for a 305 high output

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Old 07-18-2009, 05:16 PM
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Re: oil pressure

10 PSI per 1000 RPM, or better.
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Re: oil pressure

On a hot day, with engine temp over 200*, idling, and in gear, my 192,XXX mile LG4 (an LG4 should make the same pressure as an L69) will make about 25 psi.
At cold idle in neutral the oil pressure is about 35 psi.
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