Question about oil pressure on a newly built motor.
06-05-2005, 01:44 PM
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Question about oil pressure on a newly built motor.
I just rebuilt my motor with forged goodies, but I'm having a problem with oil pressure.
Fully warm on 10w40 dino oil I've only got 10psi @ idle, 25psi @ 2000rpm, and 45psi @ 3000rpm
The oil pump is new, I triple checked the torque on the mains and rod caps, and I checked the radial clearances for the bearings, they were on the high side but in spec.
I'm considering switching to 20w50.
Anyone else run into this issue?
Fully warm on 10w40 dino oil I've only got 10psi @ idle, 25psi @ 2000rpm, and 45psi @ 3000rpm
The oil pump is new, I triple checked the torque on the mains and rod caps, and I checked the radial clearances for the bearings, they were on the high side but in spec.
I'm considering switching to 20w50.
Anyone else run into this issue?
06-05-2005, 11:05 PM
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Re: Question about oil pressure on a newly built motor.
i run about 20psi at idle
and about 60 psi from 2000 rpm upwards
when cold go up to 120psi+
on 10W50 true synthetic oil
you did re-install the oil squirters i hope.
and about 60 psi from 2000 rpm upwards
when cold go up to 120psi+
on 10W50 true synthetic oil
you did re-install the oil squirters i hope.
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