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What should the Engine Oil Pressure Levels for a 1930 Chevrolet Sport Roadster - 194 Cu Inch - Engine be @ : Eg : Idle , 10 MPH , 25 MPH , 35 MPH and 45 MPH.
Please advise , thank you for your help.
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Your doing good! Mine runs about 8Lbs. at speed.
It's Wise to choose a six!
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My '30 Coupe runs about 5 to 6 pounds at speed when warmed up, about 4 pounds at idle.
Happy Motoring,
Dan
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 If you have a gear pump it should be a little more, but not much. My 34 has a gear pump and its not much more.
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My '34 with a gear pump would run 18 to 20 pounds at 50 MPH with HOT 10W-30 oil. A normal '34 with a vane pump and tight mains would be about 13 pounds under those conditions.
On a 1930 engine the only thing getting the full pressure is the center main bearing.
Gene Schneider
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Hey Gene, I think I was about 15 pounds when I was running the car....but I can't remember right of the top of my head. To many things were running around up there, trying to figure out to make it run better. Now I can look next time I run the car.
Last edited by 32confederate; 08/28/13 11:35 PM.
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