Considering the removal of the oil pressure gauge, I have given up Options

[914Bryan]

Please tell me that there are some of you that have battled the same oil pressure issue I have? After my 2256 build, ditching all the stock 2.0 FI and its components and moving to carburetors, I have enjoyed a moderately powerful, fun car to drive. It is a real blast and the money was not wasted. I am happy with how it runs.

The issue is the wild fluctuation of oil pressure that I can't help but watch. I feel like a moth to a light.

Some examples:

Yesterday, idling in rush hour stop and go traffic, it was always about 10 lbs over whatever thousand rpm the engine was at (example, 3,000=40lbs). This is where I like to see it.

That night, during the same drive, but without stop and go traffic, it was about 10-20lb below whatever thousand rpm it was at. When stopping and making a left turn, the oil pressure warning light kept coming on.

Today, mid 60 weather, drove it about 20 minutes, and the oil pressure never went below 50, even at idle.

There is other craziness and inconsistency, cold or hot engine, outside temperature, does not matter, and i am sure you get the picture.
WTF?

Oil level is always checked and I overfill it about a 1/4 to 1/2 quart. As far as I know the oil system is stock with a 30mm Melling aluminum pump. Brand new electronic VDO gauge and sending unit.

I want to say F**k it, disconnect the gauge and throw caution to the wind, but I just cant bring myself to doing it.

Please, any ideas of what I can do to solve this or where to start looking?