17-11-2024, 10:37 PM
My car used to blow water out of the filler cap until I replaced the cap with a new one that actually sealed to the filler neck.
Personally, I use a 10W/40 motor oil as I consider that a 20W/50 oil is a bit too viscous for a 'spit and hope lubrication system, but that's just me.
I seem to recall that the correct oil pressure for a 2 bearing engine is between 2 and 4 lbs./sq.in at 30 mph in top. My car runs about 4 to 5 lbs. cruising at about 40 to 45 mph, so I would think that your 5 lbs. hot is nothing to worry about.
I would also mention that the gauges are not the most accurate instruments ever made
Personally, I use a 10W/40 motor oil as I consider that a 20W/50 oil is a bit too viscous for a 'spit and hope lubrication system, but that's just me.
I seem to recall that the correct oil pressure for a 2 bearing engine is between 2 and 4 lbs./sq.in at 30 mph in top. My car runs about 4 to 5 lbs. cruising at about 40 to 45 mph, so I would think that your 5 lbs. hot is nothing to worry about.
I would also mention that the gauges are not the most accurate instruments ever made