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Technical 54 Chevy oil pressure gauge

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 54chevkiwi, Sep 2, 2025.

  1. 54chevkiwi
    Joined: Jun 28, 2020
    Posts: 391

    54chevkiwi

    Hey.

    If someone has a sbc in a 54 Chevy and an aftermarket oil pressure gauge shows 40psi..

    Where would the needle be on the factory dash oil pressure gauge? Directly in the middle?
    Has anyone had both hooked up at the same time to see?

    Thanks.
     
  2. squirrel
    Joined: Sep 23, 2004
    Posts: 59,980

    squirrel
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    Is it a car or truck?

    and does it have a number on it, like 60, at the high end?

    I seem to recall that 1953 chevys with splash lube had a 30 psi gauge, and 54s with pressure had 60 psi gauge. But look at it and see what you have.
     
  3. 50chevytx
    Joined: Feb 4, 2018
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    50chevytx
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    53 with a automatic will be not be a dipper
     
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  4. Johnny Gee
    Joined: Dec 3, 2009
    Posts: 14,397

    Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

    For some reason I’m saying 30 for the middle. IMG_4590.jpeg
     
  5. Johnny Gee
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    Johnny Gee
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    from Downey, Ca

    Man time flies when searching!
     

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