Is my oil pressure within spec?

[yumyum1667]

60 psi at startup.
40 psi cruising at interstate speed.
13 psi hot idle

AMC 360 with 10K on remanufactured engine.

I am currently running Mobil 10W-40

My 1979 TSM says I meet the minimums but as we all know that does not usually equal a long lasting engine for the AMC 360's.

My goal is to get more than 80K on this engine this time around.

Thanks.

[jeepsr4ever]

Sounds a little low hot...probly due to pump scoring

[yumyum1667]

Sounds a little low hot...probly due to pump scoring

What would you recommend as a fix to get the oil pressure up a bit?

Greg

[jeepsr4ever]

If it were me this is what I would do in this order

1. New oil filter
2. thinner gasket and new gears
3. midplate
4. new oil filter adaptor
5. new timing cover

[yumyum1667]

Ok thanks for the tip.

I will try the new filter and will probably go with the new pump gears.

Is that a difficult install?

I need to look at my TSM.

[Lifted79CJ7]

Sounds like a good beginning. If those don't work - like MC said, try the thinner gasket and midplate, and if that doesn't work, then get a new timing cover. You'll track it down eventually!!!
Jack