<VV> Oil pressure problems

[Dennis & Debbie Pleau]

Stuck oil pressure regulator valve.

dp

At 12:46 PM 1/16/2006, 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