Scott, check out your Haynes manual it has a good diagram in it
that will show you the path the oil takes.
...Art
On Sun, 19 Oct 1997, Scott Gardner wrote:
> In the interests of troubleshooting my recent engine woes, I'd like
> to find out more about the oiling system. Can anybody tell me the
> exact path the oil takes through a 18V engine? Please include the
> filter, oil pressure relief valve, and cooler in the path. I'd
> especially like to know where the oil pressure gauge sender is in the
> path as well.
> Also, where does the oil go when the oil pressure relief valve
> opens? Is it possible for the main bearings to be completely starved
> of oil and still have pressure on the gauge? Somebody mentioned oil
> galley plugs on the bottom of the engine. What are they, where are
> they located, how many are there, and what would the effects be if
> they were missing?
> I don't know what I'd do without you guys (and gals). If the
> Karmic law holds true, we're going to have to find a way for all of
> you to simultaneously win the Publisher's Clearing house sweepstakes!
> Scott
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