Chev 216 Oil Pressure

[Ken Thomas]

Thanks Tony. I can assure you the block and oil galleries are clean. The relief valve is on the pump itself and therefore if it was working correctly the 40 PSI could not be generated.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Ken Thomas

Thanks Tony. I can assure you the block and oil galleries are clean. The relief valve is on the pump itself and therefore if it was working correctly the 40 PSI could not be generated.

Ok. Well, I think you've answered your own question. The problem must lie in the relief valve.

So the question then becomes "Is 42psi going to be a problem, can I live with that"?