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Old 09-30-2018, 05:13 PM
Big Block Bill Big Block Bill is offline
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Default Oil pressure pegged

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Originally Posted by Dave Rifkin View Post
Well that doesn't sound good. I am not a mechanic so I don't have the tools or knowledge to perform such a test. Is it safe to drive it a few miles to a local shop like it is?
If it truly is 80 lbs. of oil pressure as your gauge reads, you risk blowing the oil filter off the engine with prolonged use.

Bill
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