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1989 Ford LTS8000 low oil pressure

Rustyfender · 2024-03-26 15:30

It has a Brazilion diesel 240 hp. Registers 20 lb pressure at 2000 rpm engine warm . I think it is mechanical gauge . Any thoughts?

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  1. #1Coaldust2024-03-26 17:12

    Use a test gauge and verify. Before you panic. Stay calm. We can work through this.

  2. #2Rustyfender2024-03-26 22:15

    I have a little trouble with the “ stay calm” part. Iwill try another gauge on it this weekend. Thanks

  3. #3Acoals2024-03-27 06:20

    It might help to find the factory specs for the engine as well . . .

  4. #4Truck Shop2024-03-27 09:54

    How many hours/miles on this engine? for starters. IIRC those ran 55 to 60 psi at 2000.