Don't be too fixated on oil pressure. If you go to a higher weight oil to
increase pressure, all you have really achieved is reducing flow. Dick
Paterson had some good comments concerning oil pressure and flow at Marion -
I wish I had taken better notes.
> In my opinion 23-25 # of oil pressure should be at idle if you want an
> engine that is going to last. 23-25# at 2450 RPM you are asking for
> trouble. I will bet that you are using a 10W-30 oil in your engine.
>
> >
> >>10# at idle is ok and 10# per 1000 rpm is the rule of thumb.
> >>J.R.
> >>
> >That's good news... then my 23-25lbs at 2450 in the hot
> desert ain't so bad.
> >
> >Heinz
increase pressure, all you have really achieved is reducing flow. Dick
Paterson had some good comments concerning oil pressure and flow at Marion -
I wish I had taken better notes.
> In my opinion 23-25 # of oil pressure should be at idle if you want an
> engine that is going to last. 23-25# at 2450 RPM you are asking for
> trouble. I will bet that you are using a 10W-30 oil in your engine.
>
> >
> >>10# at idle is ok and 10# per 1000 rpm is the rule of thumb.
> >>J.R.
> >>
> >That's good news... then my 23-25lbs at 2450 in the hot
> desert ain't so bad.
> >
> >Heinz
