<VV> Oil Pressure

[Harry Yarnell]

25# is just fine. You can get down to 5-10# at hot idle and still be fine. 
As long as it comes up with rpm's...

Harry Yarnell
Perryman garage and orphanage
Perryman, MD
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
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From: <dpross1342 at aol.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 7:58 AM
Subject: <VV> Oil Pressure


>I have a 1967 110HP with  oil pressure & oil temperature gauges, both
> VDO electric. The pressure sender has an auxiliary ground.
> When running, and the oil temp is about 180 degrees, the pressure runs
> between 25-27 PSI, and stays there, even if the oil temperature rises
> to over 200+ degrees. Since the factory spec is 35 PSI, is the lower
> oil pressure at risk of damaging my engine?
> I also would like to know if anyone has had experience with the higher
> pressure relief springs sold by Clarks? Is there
> a greater chance of oil leaks, particularly around that complex
> casting where the oil filter is attached?
> Thanks for any feedback.
> Don Rossbach
> dpross1342 at aol.com
>
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