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Old 01-31-2008, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by RICK LAKE View Post
I don't agree with Pat on the oil pressure at idle...
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Go to the FE forum and ask...
... and you might find this post on oil pressure at 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum

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The Ford shop manual 1970 (has Boss 02/429/428cj/scj/429cj/scj) great ref. materia ... correct psi is 25-60 lbs @2000rpm HOT...minimun psi is 6lbs at 400 rpm , lifter collapse, valve train noise. Bearing clearances of .0025/.003 will result in 10-15 lbs at hot idle, and 65lbs at 2000...
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