Main, rod bearing and oil pump

[in2trux]

(09-06-2016 )jimeneztrans84 Wrote:  

(09-06-2016 )in2trux Wrote:  I don't know why guys are reluctant to shim the oil pump, another 10 psi will help, not hurt the engine.
15 psi at idle is too low. 30 psi running down the road, too low.
80 psi cold, something's wrong. Sending unit may be on the way out. May want to get a mechanical gauge teed on it to check.

I get a warm and fuzzy feeling looking a 45 psi knowing everything is alright under the lid.
That ain't oil son, it's blood. Yours if it isn't right.

How many dimes did you use?

You would have to ask Gearhead. I think he had slugs machined. Getting about 25 idle(700),30 @800 rpm. Oil temp 200 hot. Touch the throttle and it jumps right up.