470 Mercruiser, high oil pressure

Dunromin

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I just finished an engine rebuild on a 1982 Mercruiser 470, including bearings, a new Melling oil pump, and a mechanical oil guage. Everythings running fine out on the lake, but I noticed I am getting 75lbs oil pressure at 2500rpm. (it drops at lower revs). Does this sound too high, and should I be concerned? Thanks.
 

whatsagm

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Re: 470 Mercruiser, high oil pressure

Thats normal. As the engine wears over time it will come down a little bit. My 470 has the same oil pressure.
 

stonyloam

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Re: 470 Mercruiser, high oil pressure

+1 mine (25W40) runs about 80 cold, drops to about 40 ot.
 
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