oil pressure

henrydes · Post by **henrydes** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:09 pm

My oil pressure guage is from 0 to 80...My M38 runns great but the pressure is at 60.. Every thing I have read says it should be 30..Anybody have any advise??????

Post by **wesk** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:27 pm

Troubleshoot the indicating system in accordance with this:

http://www.cj3a.info/sibling/milgauge/milgage.htm

If the indicating system is wrong fix it. If the indicating system checks out OK lower the oil pressure. You can also install a direct mechanical type oil pressure gauge temporarily and confirm the reading.