Seems like Tim wrote that he is getting 40-50 lbs/0" while running
through the gears. At idle he is getting +-20 lbs/0". I _think_ that
the ' /0" ' means 'per square inch" but I could be wrong. I.e., this
may be another instance of one computer mangling another computer's
special character font set.
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
>
>
>=====
>Dan Dwelley
>77 Midget
>Alexandria, Va.
>
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