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May 30, 2004 | 04:42 PM

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daddydcs

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thanks...good advice!

May 30, 2004 | 08:39 PM

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Ok, got the gauge installed, but the tubing it came with wasn't long enough to reach inside the cab!

I'll pick up some longer tubing Tuesday at the hardware store. But I did run the engine (in park) and allowed the motor to heat up to normal temp. After the oil got hot I had around 10-12 psi (at idle). Revving the motor to 1500 rpms gave about 30-32 psi and 2000 rpms (still in park) got me to about 36. Letting off the pedal quickly caused the pressure to drop to about 8-10 before returning to 10-12. Is this about right, or is this too low? The chevy's that I have had (since Ford doesn't use temp readings on their gauges I can't say for sure what my Fords have run) have run at higher pressure than this, but I've always heard that Fords run lower pressure. Can any of you tell me if this normal?

May 31, 2004 | 02:46 AM

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From: END OF THE OREGON TRAIL

I've always used 10 pounds oil pressure per 1000 rpm as a rule, sounds like your in the range. Most fords I've owned always read low pressure at hot idle on factory gauge.

May 31, 2004 | 07:02 AM

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Thanks, I felt like that was acceptable pressure since everyone was saying that the factory gauge is set to detect anything greater than 6 psi as 'okay'. I plan to rebuild the motor in a few weeks, but have to sell my old chevy first to come up with the money, so I was hoping this pressure would suffice until then!

May 31, 2004 | 07:32 AM

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Let us know how it turns out! I too am looking toward a rebuild for my 302 with 198,000+ miles on it

. Are you looking to do a straight stock rebuild or some performance enhancements? I'm looking to stock route because of California emissions...I have yet to move back to California - so we'll see if my truck even passes in the first place

May 31, 2004 | 08:09 AM

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I want to do some performance mods... to include an RV cam, home-ported heads and intake, headers, and the rest stock rebuild. Will let yall know when I do it!

May 31, 2004 | 08:34 AM

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Well is it speed density or Mass air?

If it Mass air there will be a sensor going to/around your airbox. (Mass air flow sensor). If there isnt, then its speed density and your ECU wouldnt like another CAM, but the other mods will be great!

Adam

May 31, 2004 | 08:53 PM

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Thanks Adam, from what I understand, as long as I put a mild cam that doesn't upset the vacuum too much then the SD is okay... I believe at least 114 degrees is required if I'm not mistaken. Decided today to go ahead and start the engine rebuild next weekend to allow time to get parts in. I figured I would call Edelbrock and Comp Cams to get their recommendations on cams. Edelbrock has a nice one, but lists it as Mass Air, so it may not work... I've heard several people say that Comp Cams has a nice RV cam that works well with SD. Will keep yall posted on the progress! So far my plans are to just do main and rod bearings, moly rings, cylinder honing, new oil pump and timing set, gaskets, plus the above mentioned performance mods... this will be my first rebuild so yall keep your fingers crossed!