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Old 08-20-2011, 03:56 PM
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15 PSI is not normal at idle when the engine is at temp. My tired old 427 runs 50 to 60 at hot idle (checked it while cruising around today). Cold I'm at 80 with a Melling HV pump. Add a quart or two and check it again before you run around with it. I'm running Brad-Penn 10W 30.

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