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04-07-2012, 07:08 PM | #1 |
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Hooked an oil pressure guage to my stock 29 tudor today. Know the A's oil pressure is fairly low but sufficient. After the installation I started it up cold & was quite pleased to see about 7lbs with a fast idle. Took it for a drive & within a half of a mile it dropped to zero. Even at 50 mph it was still zero. Is this normal or any cause for concern?
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04-07-2012, 07:40 PM | #2 |
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Mine is the same and that is normal. See this older thread for a confirmation. If you kit came with a small 1/8" od line try replacing it with adapters to go to a 1/8" ID copper or Steel braded and the gage will read with better resolution. Some say copper is a bad idea but that's up to you. Good luck!
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...w+oil+pressure
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04-07-2012, 07:45 PM | #3 |
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Re: No Pressure to answer this question.
It wouldn't have been a concern if you hadn't installed the gage.
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04-07-2012, 08:07 PM | #5 |
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Re: No Pressure to answer this question.
That guage probably raises your blood pressure more than it helps your engine.
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04-07-2012, 08:13 PM | #6 |
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I recently bought a Model A powered Pietenpol airplane that had an engine "condemned" by an aviation mechanic due to the engine having "lost" oil pressure when hot in addition to having several stuck valves. The owner would not believe me when I explained that no oil pressure is OK. As Glenn said, don't worry about oil pressure! Gar Williams |
04-07-2012, 10:19 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for all the comments especially the one from Mr Bill. Confirms what I suspected since there has been no problem with the car. Did use 1/8" copper line & why is this a bad idea? Figured copper would be better than a plastic line that could easily melt.
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04-07-2012, 10:40 PM | #8 |
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Some say the copper line will fatigue from vibration and heat over time and crack. That is why its not used on Brake or Fuel lines. I think its better than the Plastic or nylon one that comes with the kit.
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04-08-2012, 12:06 AM | #9 |
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It is best not to have an oil pressure gauge at all. What you don't know want worry you.
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04-08-2012, 03:24 AM | #10 |
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Yeh, what the eye don't see the heart don't grieve about.....
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04-08-2012, 03:32 AM | #11 |
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Great analogy!!
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