im looking to purchace a 67 ford w/352 .but i was concerned about the oil pressure . idling it was about 15 to 18 psi . driving range was about 35 psi ..is this too low or about normal for this engine

thanks
mike

 

i would say thats fairly normal for a 352, it may be a bit on the low side of normal pressure, but i dont think its nothin to worry about

 

thank you Fordman428
im use to the 351m & 400with higher oil pressure and thought maybe this would be to low and didnt want loose my rear on this deal

 

Mine runs lower than that at idle, but a tad higher on the highway. Go figure. Dont worry about it.

OBTW, what weight oil are you running?

 

dont know what weight oil is i just went and looked and drove the truck .
it is a 67 custom cab w/352 c-6 trans the guy wants 2000 for it i told him i was worried about the oil pressure and he said he would drop the price some

 

Hrm, he probably has 20w50 in it. I'd bring some 10w30 over there, along with a filter. Get cheap stuff so you're not out much. Volunteer to do a oil change while he watches. That way you know what it's got in it. Then drive it and watch the pressure.

I've been known to be paranoid though.

 

paranoid can be good when it come to good ole CASH LOL