Paul,
I'm not so sure that warm idle oil pressure readings were ever published.
At least, I've never seen them. 40 PSI at 2,000 is the minimum you should
be seeing. I believe the acceptable range at 2k RPM is 40-60psi. Mine runs
at 55-60psi under load and dips down to about 25psi at idle if memory serves
me. I'm also running Castrol 20w50. As long as you can maintain 40+psi @
2000 RPM when fully warm, you shouldn't be too concerned.
Take care,
Jeff McNeal (San Diego)
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From: "Ptegler" <ptegler@gouldfo.com>
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Sent: Friday, June 15, 2001 8:22 AM
Subject: Spitfire oil pressure - concerns - considerations
Well I know not too many of you are running
oil pressure gauges in your Spits....
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