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Re: oil pressures

To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: oil pressures
Date: Sat, 05 May 2001 21:36:25 -0400
Cc: rob@thomasr.greatxscape.net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <c.154a1c10.2825be22@aol.com>
> << So, the question is.....can 80+ psi harm the engine or blow a gasket? >>
> 

80 psi is the max.
100 psi of oil pressure will blow the oil filter (spin on) cartridge
seams apart.

80 at cold, is nothing to worry about.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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