remotecontroller

Hey folks,

I was told by an owner of a '58 fuelly that the High horse engines purposely ran high oil pressure (60-80 psi range). Is this truth or fiction?

I am planning to buy the car regardess (and will post pictures of the car that will end my 5-year-search) but just wanted to know.

I'll warn y'all now, too-- I gonna need a lot of newbie help and you can expect I will be asking plenty-O questions......

thanks in advance,

Ken

MikeM

The '58's were not designed that way. That started with mid years. Many refurbed engines have high pressure and/or high volume pumps installed during a re-do. It's not necessary for a street engine.

remotecontroller

Thanks for the info-- I know the seller didn't rebuild the current engine so should I be concerned about the high pressure or just blow it off (pun intended)?

The engine has been in the car since he bought it (1981) and he has only put 6600 miles on it in 10-12 years (that is when he put in a refurbished speedo). I assume it has been like this the whole time.

MikeM

I wouldn't be concerned about it but be advised a high pressure and/or high volume pump can suck a pan dry pretty quick at high rpm, expecially if they get a little low on oil.

If it bothers you, pop the pan off and replace the pump. $35 in parts and your labor.

kidvette

First thing I would do is verify the oil pressure with a after market quality oil gauge to make sure it is actually high.Some of these original gauges are not that accurate or could have restrictions in the line or trash in the gauge.Then if it still reads high go from there.
Good Luck!

Formula Outlaw

Good point.....