<VV> Oil pressure question

BobHelt@aol.com BobHelt@aol.com
Sun, 5 Sep 2004 14:04:09 EDT


In a message dated 9/5/04 10:32:14 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
UltraMonzaWest@aol.com writes:

> When the engine and oil (10w40) are cold the gauge reads around 50psi. Once 
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> >the engine and oil gets warm, the reading is less than 20 psi at idle (650  
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> >RPM) and just under 40 at higher RPM. Is that normal?
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> >Thanks for the input,
> >Ned
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> YES!  relief valve is set for 35 psi..
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Sounds to me like the relief valve is set for 50 psi.
Regards,
Bob Helt