Re: [MV] Oil pressure help

From: Jon Shoop (shoop19@brick.net)
Date: Wed Aug 22 2001 - 07:47:06 PDT


I agree with Richard...Possibly worn.........check bottom end of engine.

Jon

At 08:25 AM 8/22/01 +0100, Richard Notton wrote:
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>From: "Dan & Pam" <pamelakg@intergate.ca>
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>Subject: [MV] Oil pressure help
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>> Hi. Perhaps someone out there can help. I have a Halftrack with the stock
>> White 386 cu.in. motor. Now I'm told that the motor is NOS but I'm not
>sure,
>> seems in excellent shape and has no rebuild tags. I have poor oil
>pressure,
>> 5 lbs at idel and goes up to about 20 at 1500-2000 rpm. Manual says it
>> should be 30-35 at speed. We have checked the oil pump input screen and
>> visually checked the pump, all seemed clean and in good shape. Checked the
>> gauge by installing two other different gauges, all read the same. Changed
>> oil filter and put in straight 30 wt oil. No change in readings. ANY OTHER
>> SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT TO LOOK FOR???? THANKS Dan
>>
>The gauge could be telling lies of course or the engine is actually well
>worn and has slack mains and big-ends.
>
>Richard
>Southampton - England
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