1950 Ford F1 Pickup Oil Pressure

[Bill Tattersall]

Hi All,
I own a 1950 Ford F1 pickup, restored, and, to make it tractor related, it goes quite well with my 1950 Ford 8N. I am wondering, with the 239 cubic inch Flathead V8, what kind of oil pressure can I live with? I get 25 to 30 hot running and around 10 at idle. Do I have a problem?

 

[miangus]

The Motor's Truck manual says the oil pressure relief is designed to open at 30 psi. Sounds like you are good.

 

[Duner Wi]

Hi All,
I own a 1950 Ford F1 pickup, restored, and, to make it tractor related, it goes quite well with my 1950 Ford 8N. I am wondering, with the 239 cubic inch Flathead V8, what kind of oil pressure can I live with? I get 25 to 30 hot running and around 10 at idle. Do I have a problem?

My Motors Truck Manual says 40 lbs for 1952 239 V8.
My Motors car manual says all V8 thru 1947:says 30lbs at 30mph. Starting 1948' it says 57 lbs at 40 mph. Funny that.

 

[Texasmark]

I think I have seen general replies to the basic question for 10 PSI/1000 RPM minimum.