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01-31-2019, 08:01 PM

MKCoconuts

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Originally Posted by flat tire

I have been told a rule of thumb for oil pressure is 10 psi for every 100 horse power with warm engine

Not sure if you typed that wrong or were told wrong. If 10psi for every 100 hp, then my Ford 8N is doing good. I know it doesn't make any where near 100hp and it holds 80psi warm.

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02-01-2019, 06:09 PM

flat tire

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Originally Posted by MKCoconuts

Not sure if you typed that wrong or were told wrong. If 10psi for every 100 hp, then my Ford 8N is doing good. I know it doesn't make any where near 100hp and it holds 80psi warm.

so your 8N is turning 8000 rpm?