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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:03 PM
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Ok for now? You must really like your truck. If i had 0 at idle and 20 at 1200, i sure as hell wouldnt be doing 70mph. LMAO IMHO
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:17 PM
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Ok so today I decided to bleed the oil line. It did help some so now I have 0 at idle and at 1,200 rpm 20 psi and at 2,000 rpm 30 ish. If I quick rev it I get 60. So I guess for now it will be ok. Thanks every one who replyed. Steve
"So I guess for now it will be ok" I gonna leave you on the side of the road with a seized engine. Fix it once and fix it right.
Dang it Moparama, you did it to me again!!! You beat me to the punch!!! JK
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:25 PM
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I'd go ahead and replace that gauge and put the sending unit in the factory location on the engine. You can get good AutoMeter electric gauges for around $45.
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:39 PM
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J415 you need to speed up your roll LOL
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:40 PM
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Although my oil psi fluctuates at normal cruise its about 45psi. If i stomp on the biotch its shoots to a c-hair under 80psi
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:41 PM
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35-80 PSI is normal for these engines.
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:45 PM
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Yeah but is the fluctuation normal?
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:49 PM
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Yeah, I think it is.
My little S-10 fluctuates like your engine does.
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:52 PM
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My 300 dont at all nor does my work van, but ah who knows at least theres pressure there for now.LOL
 
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Old 12-10-2009 | 08:11 AM
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Are you all running a V10??
 


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