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Thanks for all the input guys, I think I'll just keep a close eye on it for now.

I'm using Valvoline VR1 racing oil 20w50 its supposed to have the highest content of zink of any oil out there. Also I'm in the deep south HOT as hell. I get between 10-20 psi also but my manual says it shouldn't drop below 14-17. I'm just worried about long term damage. I'm trying to find out which high volume oil pump will supply enough oil for both methods of oiling

The manual says 14-17psi at idle is minimum at operating temp and 40psi at 2000rpm. I am right at minimum in both ranges about right at 15-17psi at idle and 38-40psi at 2000rpm. Psi is perfect on start-up. I know its low I'm just trying to find the right fix.

I installed a "T" fitting so I could run both a Mech. and Elec. Guages they both read the same

Looking for a little help, I am rebuilding a 73 240 had the eng. totally rebuilt everything seems fine runs great. I had a after market cam put in and the cam lobes have oil holes in them but I also have a cam oil tube spray bar and was told that having both will make the oil psi low. when the eng warms up the oil psi is to low at idle. Now I'm just trying to decide on the fix. I was thinking that since the cam itself has oil ports that I could just cap off the spray bra. But was told by a friend of a friend that using just the cam lube ports would increase the psi but would not supply enough oil to the rockers. He suggested upgrading the oil pump to a turbo oil pump Just looking for some feed back. He suggested a 81 model but I wanted to be sure of compatibility. Any help would be greatlly appreciated. Rick

good luck with the refresh I just finished my eng bay now for the rest of the car

Hello all I'm new to the fourm and not sure how to post pics yet but I'm building a 73 240 I've been working on for about a year now and I just got to the point where I can start it up and ready to share pics and get into some discussions. I'm in gulfport MS. and looking for local Zs.

Thanks for the responses I finally just pulled the pump and filled it with oil for a prime and that worked fine thanks again.