Hi, Tim --
Sounds like pretty good oil pressure to me. My Midget performs exactly the
same, except it goes up to about 70 psi when cold.
It was that way when I bought the car and still is after 40,000 of my miles
so I'm happy with it.
Steve Byers
'73 Midget GAN5UD126009 G
Havelock, North Carolina USA
-----Original Message-----
From Tim & Brigitte <tim-brig at eas.za.net>
To: Sprite <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, August 14, 2000 5:14 PM
Subject: Low oil pressure readings
>What does it generally mean if my oil pressure gauge drops from an average
>reading of 40-50 lbs/0" to +-20 lbs/0" at normal idling speed. Also
pressure
>climbs to 60 lbs/0" at higher reves?
>
>What is most likely worn & how do I replace it.
>
>Thanx in Advance
>
>Tim
>
>tim-brig@eas.za.net
>
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