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Aug 18, 2002 | 12:40 PM

big_red_79

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oil pressure

whats normal oil pressure for a 390

Aug 18, 2002 | 08:05 PM

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about 35 lbs. at hyway speed.

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Aug 25, 2002 | 05:12 PM

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Is that on an older motor or a fresh rebuild, my brother jeff had 95 pounds oil pressure in his 73 cougar when he rebuilt 351 cleveland and I was hoping to get at least 70 pounds pressure in my 390 after I put it back together
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Aug 25, 2002 | 06:24 PM

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If the VDO gauge with my 1971 360/390 can be believed I have 60+ pds at idle.

Aug 26, 2002 | 05:10 AM

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Fresh, with a standard pump. I would be concerned about those high pressures. You need oil to all of the turning parts, but you don't need a pressure washer. IMHO