gpb9900 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 My oil pressure gauge red lines under acceleration and for a bit when the engine is first started. Is this normal? I understand it should be 57psi @ 2500 RPMs, which I believe is about where it is after warm up and on a flat road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Im guessing your running the stock gauge. If so, then, its pretty common. If your worried about it put a mech gauge on it, but alot of them read high when cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregvh Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have this issue but the gauge stays up against redline, hot or cold. I swapped the PCV valve but it had no effect. To be honest, I never expected to have a high oil pressure issue. I have owned brats for over 20 years and have never run into this. Is this bad for the engine? Any ideas for a fix? btw: I sure admire you guys. I have worked, swapped about everything that can go wrong over the years and you guys put me to shame. Thanks for sharing your vast experience. I love these old cars and more than once you have help me keep them on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihscout54 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have this issue but the gauge stays up against redline, hot or cold. I swapped the PCV valve but it had no effect. It sounds like a bad sender, the wire from the sender is grounded, or the gauge is done. Advice for both of you: check it with a mech. gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregvh Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thank you ihscout54. Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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