[Fot] Low oil pressure after overheating

[Christian Marx]

Hi,

I suppose you have dirt in your relief valve.

Cheers
Chris
Am 21.08.2014 03:30 schrieb <damys at charter.net>:

> Hello,
>
> I'm new to the group and hope I can get some advice.  My son and I are
> building a GT6 into a racer and need some help.  We've had the engine
> rebuilt with some mods.  Ross pistons, WBC cam, roller rockers, head
> shaved to approx. 10-1 compression, mild port job and balanced.
>
> At Elkhart last weekend we overheated the engine and now there is no oil
> pressure at idle.  The engine runs strong, no noise, and still has
> pressure when cold.  As the engine warms the pressure drops.
>
> I will add a heavier radiator cap and a shroud to direct air into the
> stock style (aluminum) radiator.  It's been suggested I shim the
> pressure relief valve to increase overall oil pressure.
>
> Any advice on resolving the oil and temp problems.
>
> The engine easily turns 6500 RPM's but we have the MSD set at 6000.  The
> engine has approx. 1000 miles on it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Amys
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