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lautens
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-- 11-14-2014 @ 12:09 PM
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typically what should the oil pressure reading be for a 60 hp when using a mechanical gauge?
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carcrazy
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-- 11-14-2014 @ 1:02 PM
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V8-60 engines don't require very much oil pressure. The designed oil pressure is only about 30 PSI. My recently rebuilt 1937 V8-60 shows 40 to 50 PSI when warmed up and running at 1500 RPM. It is currently operating with non-detergent SAE 30 weight oil. Once it is broken in it will have HD SAE 30 weight oil.
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lautens
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-- 11-14-2014 @ 1:15 PM
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thanks for your response.would there be any difference in the reading if it were an electric gauge?
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lautens
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-- 11-14-2014 @ 1:19 PM
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also, does it make a difference on what size the tubing is when using the mechanical gauge?
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carcrazy
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-- 11-14-2014 @ 1:22 PM
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Electric gauges are a little slower to respond to changes in pressure. If any of the electrical connections between the sending unit and the gauge are less than perfect the readings will be incorrect.
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carcrazy
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-- 11-14-2014 @ 1:25 PM
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The size of the tubing shouldn't make a difference in the stabilized readings. The pressure will be the same as long as it is present and there are no leaks.
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