Re: Another oil question....

Posted by mark on June 11, 2005 at 12:56:45 from (172.151.172.152):

In Reply to: Re: Another oil question.... posted by Allan in NE on June 11, 2005 at 11:13:16:

Hi Stan,

Nothin' dumb about that. Oil pressure will always drop a tad when the oil thins due to heat.

How far is it dropping? Is it a drastic change? Like clear down around 10 to 15 lbs when hot?

If there is a big difference between hot and cold, it means the bearings are wobbled out and you are due for an engine.

Allan

This is the plain unadorned facts! If the bearings are tight, 10 wt. oil will show proper pressure. I had the same trouble but the truth was nothing but bearing clearence. I wouldn't do anything but run that engine until the bottom fell out of the gauge. Truth is 15-20 pounds of pressure will keep the innards slick enough......sure 50 is better. When it gets to depriving you of sleep, yank it down one winter and go through it.

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