1983 Chevy Camaro Oil Pressure

1983 CHEVROLET CAMARO
26 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CLEEBURGESS5
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We recently put a new engine 2.8l V6 in and the oil pressure reads about 30 to 40 on the gauge at idle. But as soon as you increase the rpms the gauge goes out of site( as high as it can go) and stays there.

What would cause the oil pressure to be too high and how do I get it back down?
Jul 14, 2008 at 6:53 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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have you replace3d the oil pressure sending unit yet? start there
Jul 14, 2008 at 7:05 PM