From: Kris Kirby (kris@catonic.net)
Date: Wed Oct 16 2002 - 19:06:58 PDT
On Sat, 5 Oct 2002 MVTrucker@aol.com wrote:
> I've had quite a few M35A2s come in that had a data plate warning
> to keep turbo engine below 1,000 rpm for five minutes after starting and
> also allow to idle for the same amount of time for a cool down prior
> to shutting off.
> I wonder why they were designed to allow the oil filters to drain down,
> causing the no oil pressure on start?
No, conversely to make certain that there is adequate oil pressure before
starting into the higher RPMs (where damage is quick) and to allow it to
spin down and cool off.
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