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Old 03-07-2021, 06:37 AM   #21
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Robr35 your oil pressure sounds just fine for a used flathead. Some would kill for ~10psi at idle when warmed up.
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Old 03-07-2021, 09:14 AM   #22
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All good points made above. Another point not made as yet is the level of oil relative to the rotating mass, which should determine a correct quantity, rather than any other factor which may be variable due to a mismatch of dipsticks and/or oil pans and oil pump pickups, as well as the depth of any accumulated sludge present at the bottom of the pan. For the poster of the question, I’d say your issue is serious enough to warrant removal of your pan for inspection.
I agree with you ,remove the pan ,clean and check the screen and baffle !,
Worked on flats a long time ,love them !
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Old 03-20-2021, 10:03 AM   #23
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Problem solved. Removed tube type oil line from engine to sender and replaced it with a coiled nylon line. That's all. But I truly appreciate all the responses here. This forum is great!
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