Low oil pressure / inconsitant oil pressure
I'm a little concerned. This is a 6CTA, Ref # 53-34874-004 engine # 45358278, model C8.3-325, read that as 325 HP. When first cranked (weather cold -12, or hot 110) the oil pressure gauge on the...
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tpi wrote:
If it were mine I'd confirm the hot idle readings with a mechanical gauge installed temporarily. It appears the shop already did that and said it is normal. I'd believe him.
You may want to install a new sending unit in case yours is a bit out of spec. Just for your comfort level.
Over the years I've had quite a few engines with oil pressure on the lower side. They have been stable and without exception run just fine till I sold the vehicle for other reasons.
You are lucky you have a gauge that actually works. I have a dopey Ford oil pressure idiot gauge on my motorhome, and a dopey Nissan idiot gauge on my Frontier pickup. These gauges stupidly point to 2/3 scale any time the engine is running and develops over about 6 PSI oil pressure.
I know it is stupid, but I would fell better is that is what mine did.
Based on the responses here it would seem that I am ok.
I will get this gauge sender combination to work better.
