One of the rules of thumb is 10 psi per 1000 RPM - so 20 psi at 2000
RPM, 30 psi at 3000 RPM, etc. 30 psi isn't great (I'd rather see 50)
but it's not awful either. If it starts dropping, THAT's a "shut it
down now" deal.
If you've got access to some tools, you may try screwing the oil
relief screw in a bit. This is a big screw / bolt with a locknut
sticking out of the oil filter head.
Tony Drews
At 11:25 AM 7/16/2011, Jeremiah Curry wrote:
>I am driving my TR3 from Salt Lake City to St. George UT about 300 miles, I am
>60 miles into the trip. This is the farthest I've driven it since getting it
>running. I am seeing 30 psi at 65 mph (according to GPS) with no overdrive.
>And 20 psi at idle. Is that way too low? Should I stop?
>
>Thanks,
>Jeremiah
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