<VV> To gauge oil pressure or not

[Ron]

How could an oil pressure gauge possibly be necessary when Corvairs and many 
other brands have survived more or less just fine for almost fifty years 
without one.  A gauge is nice to have, however, when some unusual problem 
comes up and when you are trying to assess the condition of your engine or 
oil.  I did buy a gauge kit just this morning at a local swap meet for $1.50 
and plan to install it in an engine compartment.

RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 1:29 AM
Subject: <VV> To gauge oil pressure or not


> One thing that I haven't found in the books yet is the typical oil
> pressures. I'm considering installing a gauge. Does anyone know off the 
> top
> of their heads what oil pressure range is correct with a stock oil pump?
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> I would also like some opinions whether a gauge is really necessary or 
> not.
> Is the stock oil pump dependable enough that I can just depend on the 
> idiot
> light? I have tested the sender and it's good. I have a 63 Spyder and am
> using it as a daily driver. Sometimes I will make long freeway trips but
> will mostly be driving surface streets. There will of course be times that 
> I
> will drive a little rowdy like going up into the mountains.
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> Thanks for any input,
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>
> Dave Thompson
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