<VV> OIL PRESSURE

[Ron]

I think you are writing about when it was new.  Now with worn cam bearings 
it could well be giving you close to zero psi at idle.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Elliott" <corvair at fnader.com>
To: "ron turner" <ron67ran at hotmail.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 6:23 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> OIL PRESSURE


>I recently installed an electric oil pressure gauge myself (not Clarks) and 
>I think it's reading about half of what the engine is actually getting.. 
>showing virtually zero at idle on what I know is a fresh, perfectly running 
>engine. (My sender is on an adapt-a-bolt on the filter.)  I think it's the 
>long wiring run that may effect the reading. It's also possible that the 
>sending unit doesn't have a good ground (if Teflon tape was used on it).
>
> Keep in mind that a Corvair engine is low pressure to begin with... maxing 
> out at 40psi. At idle you're likely to get under 10.  If your oil pressure 
> light is still functional, it comes on at 4psi... if it's not coming on 
> (and it works), then you have at least 4psi of pressure.
>
> The only other advice is to make sure you're running a heavy enough oil if 
> you are in a warm location. I run Castrol Synthetic 5W-50... easy startup 
> and good pressure when hot. Dino oil can thin out badly when hot and aged.
>
> Bill
>
> ron turner wrote:
>
>> Took my first drive in the 66 vert I bought last month--oil leak is 
>> between trans and block--car has what previous owner called a Clark 
>> Aircraft Gauge for oil pressure in the corsa dash.cruising at 70 mph the 
>> pressure shows40 lbs till it starts dropping off and varying from 0 to 20 
>> to 40. Appears to be an electrical sending unit on top of filter housing 
>> and connection is tight. He spent money buying quality parts and im 
>> wondering if while the motor is out for the seal replacement if the oil 
>> pump should be replaced or not-dont hear any noise when shows 0 
>> pressure--Anyone got experience with this unit-may need new sender or 
>> should it have been mounted in another location?
>>
>>
>
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