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Sorry about the line formatting in my previous post.

I will try to fix it.

I am a mechanical engineer, currently living in North Carolina. In the early 60s I was a partner Utah Speed Shop, a sports car – race car shop in Ogden, Utah. My partner and I are still very close friends and collaborated on many projects over the years. I have built many hot rod-sports cars. I was ...

I have a large collection of Toronados in Salt Lake City. They are mostly in very poor but restorable condition. There are approximately 25 to 30 cars, mostly 66 and 67, a couple of 68s and 69s, one 70, and maybe two or three gen 2s. Also have three early FWD Eldorados. Would like to sell all as a l...

Now, running 10W30 Castrol GTX, (same oil as before, minus the seafoam), I have about 30psi at idle (cold) and 5 when warm. When driving at around 2000RPMs, pressure is about 40psi. 40psi at driving speed is OK. 5psi at idle sounds low but is probably OK. If it worries you, try heavier oil, say 15-...