[Bob Lincoln]

Does the low oil pressure warning light ever come on?

Quite often, as oil pressure sending units age, their readings drift lower and lower. For maybe $20, you can replace the sensor, and it might cure the problem.

 

[valiant67]

I believe there's just a gauge without a warning light on these cars. The rule of thumb is you want a minimum of 10 psi for every 1000 rpm. The gauges were cheap, they are marked because they really aren't that accurate and would vary from car to car where "normal" was on the gauge. Probably 40-60 psi was a normal range for these cars. Though if the gauge is dropping and you aren't hearing strange noises from the motor it's most likely you have a bad sending unit.

 

[roger_27]

I messed with the connector on the sending unit and I think all is good now. it seems to read "1 line" most of the time now, and goes up when I give it gas. I think I will replace the unit in time.

Thanks!