4.3L Mercruiser Oil Pressure

Afman82

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I have an 1998 4.3L Vortex V6 / Alfa One Mercruiser / Inboard - Outboard and was wondering if somone can tell me what is a normal Oil Pressure when you are up to speed.
 

Kainon

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Re: 4.3L Mercruiser Oil Pressure

some engines have 40psi at idle and upto 60psi at WOT ( wide open throttle ) or higher. Less than 20psi at warm/hot idle the engine is getting tired and has some worn engine bearings or blockages.
 
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