Yeah...Mike brought that to my attention. I need to
slow down and really read the email completely...too
much skimming!
Thanks for keeping me in line. :o)
Dan
--- Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
wrote:
> Dan,
>
> My understanding is that 10 lbs pressure per 1000
> RPM is a good rule of thumb.
>
> I don't think he was saying his oil pressure went
> to zero, I think he
> means by the markings on the gauge [LB/0"] at the
> top of the gauge dial.
>
> Gerard
>
> At 6:12 AM -0700 8/15/00, Dan Dwelley wrote:
> >Rick,
> >
> >Ummm...I wouldn't say not to worry about it! the
> issue
> >is that the oil pressure reads 0 to +-20... 0 at
> >normal idle. The oil pressure needs to be more than
> >zero at idle. I would go through the system. Check
> the
> >gauge for accuracy (try another gauge). +-20 would
> be
> >normal hot idle 50-60 at speed.
> >
> >Dan Dwelley
> >77 Midget
> >Alexandria, Va.
> >
> >--- Rick & Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
> wrote:
> >> Hi Tim,
> >>
> >> You are okay. That is very normal for the oil
> >> pressure to drop at
> >> idle. The little pump just can't keep up when
> >> idling so the pressure
> >> drops off. Your engine also doesn't require as
> much
> >> pressure in the
> >> idle mode. I wouldn't worry about it.
> >>
> >> Rick
> >>
> >> Tim & Brigitte wrote:
> >> >
> >> > What does it generally mean if my oil pressure
> >> gauge drops from an average
> >> > reading of 40-50 lbs/0" to +-20 lbs/0" at
> normal
> >> idling speed. Also pressure
> >> > climbs to 60 lbs/0" at higher reves?
> >> >
> >> > What is most likely worn & how do I replace it.
> >> >
> >> > Thanx in Advance
> >> >
> >> > Tim
> >> >
> >> > tim-brig@eas.za.net
> >
> >
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> >77 Midget
> >Alexandria, Va.
> >
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