496 mag ho oil pressure
#1
496 mag ho oil pressure
Hi.
Got a Mercruiser 496 Mag Ho witch I took out for the first time after winter.
I noticed that the oil pressure was varying with the RPM.
I think I had about 35 psi on idling, when cruising on 3000 rpm I think it was about 45 psi and when going back to idle it dropped to about 22-25 psi, and then building up to 35 again.
is this normal? Can’t say I noticed this last year.
by the way, I got the pro charger turbo system installed if that matters.
Got a Mercruiser 496 Mag Ho witch I took out for the first time after winter.
I noticed that the oil pressure was varying with the RPM.
I think I had about 35 psi on idling, when cruising on 3000 rpm I think it was about 45 psi and when going back to idle it dropped to about 22-25 psi, and then building up to 35 again.
is this normal? Can’t say I noticed this last year.
by the way, I got the pro charger turbo system installed if that matters.
#2
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That sounds normal. I have a 496HO with a whipple supercharger on it. Keep an eye on your oil temperature. I had to add a gauge to see this. Keep it below about 240 degrees.
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doesn't that kit use the engine oil to oil the hair dryer or is it self contained
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Oil pressure will change with RPM because because oil pump speed changes. Don’t know the specs on 496 but 35 at hot idle sounds great. Pressure drop after a run is due to oil getting hot and then comes back up as oil cools at idle. My opinion- note what you have and watch for change over summer, that would indicate a problem.
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Oil pressure will change with RPM because because oil pump speed changes. Don’t know the specs on 496 but 35 at hot idle sounds great. Pressure drop after a run is due to oil getting hot and then comes back up as oil cools at idle. My opinion- note what you have and watch for change over summer, that would indicate a problem.
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Stupid question, but what difference does it make, Is one better than the other?
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