thanks Ray.
I'll change the filter/oil. see if that helps.
-dan
-------original msg-----------------------
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2003 23:21:27 -0400
From: "RayB" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: DML: RE: {HELP} Low Oil Pressure at Idle
> -----Original Message-----
> well originally I thought my broken t-stat was the cause. the t-stat was
> stuck open making the engine colder. i ran it for a day or two with the
> t-stat like that. but i 'warmed it up' for 10 minutes before
> driving. i had
> to, no choice. :-( so today i replaced the t-stat but the oil
> pressure is
> still lower than i remember.
> now:
> idle - oil indication is below operating range ( sits just
> above the "L"
> !!)
> 2000 - 3000 rpm oil pressure climbs to 11:30 ( almost noon )
> before:
> idle - lowest end of operating range
> 2000 - 3000 rpm right about 12 noon straight up.
>
> any ideas??? did i do some serious damage with the engine being cooler
> or is it just a bad filter or something. last oil change was 3500 miles.
> oil level is correct.
> -dan
Engine being cooler than normal for awhile won't hurt anything. If you're
using 10w30 oil your pressure range reads a little low but don't think I'd
worry too much about it, especially with the mileage you have. In case you
don't know, the oil pressure sending unit is beside your distributor. Make
sure the electrical connection is good. If the pressure doesn't improve
after the next oil change you might try replacing the sending unit. If it
still doesn't improve, I'd chalk it up to the miles you have on the truck
and not worry unless you see a more significant pressure drop.
RayB
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Dan K.
'92 Grey Dak CC, 318, 4x2, 46RH, 3.92 rear, 235/75R15, PS, PW, PB, PL, Cruise,
AC, & 110,000mi. mods: cool air induction, K&N filter, Autolite 3924s
future: M-1, Mopar PCM, 180* stat, Trans-Go shift kit, 3" Gibson swept, underdrive pulleys, re-locating IAT sensor, and WC drop kit front and rear
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