Oil Pressure

My motor does the same thing in my 76, so doe my friends in his 73, I have not noticed any issues with this.

Rob

Thanks guys, like I said, mostly looking for reassurance.

Don

Don,
    The oil pump could be getting a little worn on the thrust plate so when your re-painting the haul and re-doing the interior this winter you could rebuild the oil pump and get it back up to normal. I was able to pull the oil pan off mine with out taking the engine out last year. all you have to do is unbolt the pick-up tube after dropping down the pan and it will come right out.

In the 'for what it's worth column':

Finally went out and picked up a mechanical guage. For some reason way beyond anything I will ever understand, I actually read the instructions! There was a section talking about electrcal sending units and how sensitive the grounding is on them. Things like pipe sealer and teflon tape interfere with the ground and will give low readings.

Looked at the engine and sure enough, the original sending unit was wrapped in about 5 miles of t-tape. Removed the tape and readings returned to 40 psi at idle when hot. Installed the new guage under the motor box anyway, sort of a belt and suspender thing. Both guages read the same, how about that!

That was easy and now you don't have to rebuild it so you have more time for your "Honey Do" list.