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Old 10-08-2016, 02:47 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by Roger Long View Post
I was concerned because my gauge was pegging, however it only goes to 60 and backs off a bit when the engine warms up so I think my operating oil pressure is probably 55 - 58.
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My MDJE manual lists minimum oil pressure at #20 on page 13 under Starting. But same here, pressure is like 50 lbs at start, drops down to 35 after running for a few minutes. It's been that way since the boat was new.
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