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My oil pressure gauge read 75psi at 2.5-3k rpm at operating temp (180-200f) and has stayed constant since day one, the only thing that has changed is pressure at idle.

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Old 01-20-2018, 09:05 AM   #16 (permalink)
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My oil pressure gauge read 75psi at 2.5-3k rpm at operating temp (180-200f) and has stayed constant since day one, the only thing that has changed is pressure at idle. The replacement sensor will be here Monday, and ill report back.

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OP, you was saying that your normal oil psi is 20 to 25 at an idle. Now it 15 psi. What is your normal operating psi and what it is now? Once you replace the sensor with a new one. If it stays the same. (I believe it will). Your first guess on the valley gaskets, would be my first guess too. Your oil pressure gauge is saving you from a major rebuild.

I have a set gaskets in my toolbox for just in case.
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