1985 Chevy Corvette Oil Pressure when warn and Idling

1985 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
98,785 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LLAUTERS
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I just purchased a used Corvette. It runs fairly smooth but I am concerned about the oil pressure at idle. What should I expect and if is lower, what can I do to fix this problem. The oil and filter are new and I am just sitting in the driveway when I see this.
I read the guages at 19 psi, temp is 201 and the coolant temp is 210+/- 5 deg.
Jul 27, 2008 at 1:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge -if normal, replace the oil pressure sending unit-abnormal could mean oil pump/ engine bearings
Jul 27, 2008 at 1:48 PM
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