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    I guess I should also say that the 1965 Super Stock Dodge owners manual says 8 psi idling is fine for a Race Hemi. But you and I would...
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    furyus replied to the thread Oil pump question.
    I think that this is the way to go. I will try the Melling 63hv. If that doesn't help, I'll bring up the idle.
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    The engines in our classic Mopar muscle cars are over 50 years old. There are problems associated with this. One recurring theme you...
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    furyus replied to the thread Oil pump question.
    I would feel a little better with a safety margin.
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    20 psi at 800 rpm? Leave it - its fine.
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    furyus replied to the thread Oil pump question.
    Thanks. This is interesting. I guess I will have to stop worrying about it.
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    furyus replied to the thread Oil pump question.
    So, my question is still Are there any pumps that put out better pressure at idle than the generic high volume pump.? Do hydraulic...
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    furyus replied to the thread Oil pump question.
    Wow, what a great explanation. I already have 20w-50 oil in it. i would be happier if it had another 5 psi. Thanks for taking the time...
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    furyus replied to the thread Oil pump question.
    I don't know what the bearing clearances are. It was a 440 source kit that was built in 2020.the shop that built the short block is...
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    Pressure readings are resistance to flow. Large internal clearances or oil viscosity is thin enough don't create as much resistance. The...
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    Shimming the spring will not raise the idle pressures.
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    No. Shimming it only increases the psi at which the relief valve opens.
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    A high volume pump will get you a couple more hot idle psi over a standard pump, otherwise you could try thicker oil. I did both those...
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    furyus replied to the thread Saginaw pump valve shims? Mopar muscle "Pump it down" article by Richard Ehrenberg questions..
    The Borgeson box needs the higher pressure. I would take the shim out, and ask where you bought it what you can do. I had some problems...
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    furyus replied to the thread Oil pump question.
    It drops below 20psi. I would feel much better with a little more.
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