[Fot] Gt6 oil pressure?

[Duncan Charlton]

Brian,

My first guess is a sticky oil pressure relief valve that loosens up once warm.  I’m not sure how you could test it, but perhaps you can swap in a different one.

Duncan Charlton
Elgin, Texas USA



> On Oct 5, 2016, at 6:10 PM, Brian <britracer89 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> New motor. 12:1 comp. At cold start up oil pressure fluctuates from 20-60psi. Once warm (approx 180 deg Fahrenheit) pressure is consistent with rpm increase. At idle hot is 60psi. Upwards of 100psi at 5000rpm. 5-7k is were it will rev during race condition. 
> Now FYI - this is the first motor by the book with precise measures. Previously it's been "well this is what I can afford" . Getting older and get tired working the wheel so thought I'd try something a little different. 
> My concern is the cold oil psi fluctuation and the higher than previous high rev psi.
> 
> Thoughts please. Before I tow it to northern VT for hill climb next week.
> Thanks, 
> Brian 
> Foster, RI
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