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Old 09-17-2006, 11:43 PM
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351 oil pressure
i have a 1988 f-150 with 75k mi 5.8 l efi and the oil pressure reads between low---and normal.....is there something wrong..do i need a oil pump..?

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Old 09-18-2006, 12:44 AM
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I think the factory gauges are just switches and aren't very acurate. Do you hear horrible clicking/knocking noises at any time during idle or acceleration?
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 02:59 AM
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If readings dont really change from cold to normal running temp, shouldnt be a problem.
 
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Go buy a cheap mechanical gauge, usually about $10.00, and hook it up. Get some some readings, hot/cold, idle/cruise. My 351W with 95,000K runs 35# hot idle and 65# at highway speed. Good luck.
 
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