
01-31-2008, 07:53 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
Posts: 22,025
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Originally Posted by RICK LAKE
I don't agree with Pat on the oil pressure at idle...
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That's what makes this forum fun.
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Originally Posted by RICK LAKE
Go to the FE forum and ask...
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... 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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