oil psi problems

[rudybdog]

i have a 455 rebuilt the oil psi at port right above the oil filter is 42-45 psi at ideal up in valve cover looking in hole don't see as much as i wood think should be there no oil stream flowing small puddles that's it thinking i mite need adjustable spring for the psi reg that's in it. but 42 psi shod be plenty to get a decent flow don't you think ???? looking forward to your thots thanks ruddog

 

[DRIVEN]

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Is this what you are asking?...

I have a rebuilt 455 (Buick? Olds? Pontiac?). The oil pressure at the port right above the oil filter is 42-45 psi at idle. Looking through a hole in the valve cover, I don't see as much oil as i would think should be there. No oil stream flowing -- just small puddles. That's it. I'm thinking i might need an adjustable spring for the pressure reg that's in it. But 42 psi should be plenty to get a decent flow, don't you think ? Looking forward to your thoughts.
Thanks, ruddog

 

[Evan11]

If you're asking if your oil pressure is ok...45 psi @ idle...Yes, that's plenty & I wouldn't worry about it