<VV> Re: Oil pressure problems

[Mike Kost]

Cliff,

Try turning the engine over by hand (wrench) while turning the pump. 
Also try removing and reinstalling the pressure relief valve to make 
sure it isn't stuck. What grade oil are you using?

Mike Kost

Cliff Tibbitts wrote:

>So close and yet so far.  While pre-lubing the engine prior to my initial
>startup, the drill suddenly began to load up, and I noticed the oil pressure
>jumped to 75 psi.  Obviously there is a restriction someplace, any ideas?
>
>Stats:  the engine was completely rebuilt.  All oil passages were cleaned
>out as best I could.  I am using the original pump gears.  I did not replace
>the check valve or either of the by-pass valves in the oil adapter.  This is
>where I suspect the problem lies.  I am using a stock oil filter.  The only
>thing about this engine that varies from stock, is the Clark's adapt-a-bolt
>where I have connected the electronic oil pressure gauge. 
>
>Any suggestions appreciated, 
>
>Cliff Tibbitts
>Lexington, KY
>  
>


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