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birdog 06-17-2003 06:45 AM

Low {er} oil pressure ?
 
One of my motors is running lower oil pressure...Still good..just
lower..60 vs 80.......Also it just sounds differant than it did..
hard to explain...looking for what to start checking.
Thanks

bobby daniels 06-17-2003 10:44 AM

If you had a beak boat that oil pressure would be fine ,,na,,always check it with a mech. gauge ,,electrics aren't much more than and idiot light ,let me know!:D :D

birdog 06-17-2003 10:57 AM

Beak Boat !1 LOL !!!
I should have said...Gaffrig Mechanical guage.......
Thanks for any ideas..where to start looking...

blown1500 06-17-2003 11:27 AM

Be sure the oil is the same you have used in the past and that the pan is full. Check temps. If all this is good, take the oil filter off and cut it open. Use a hammer and sharp chisel or a cutter, not a hack saw. Check for metal particles. If you find any, call bobby!! If clean, post what you found.

birdog 06-17-2003 02:41 PM

I put 20w50 in for the spring...Had straight 50 in both motors before...just the one is lower...I wish both where..I'd blame it on oil !! {LOL}
I have a cutter,I will try that first {fingers crossed}
Thanks to both of you guys ! You always step up to help !!!
I will post results........

birdog 06-17-2003 03:18 PM

OK.....How about this ! Filter looked Ok but oil looked Very thin &
smelled of gas...checked level & it was up !
I had problems fouling plugs 1rst time out this year. fiddled around with carbs & it is Ok now...I think a needle stuck or something over the winter..You think that could be it ? Drop pressure 20 lbs ?
I am of course going to change it & go back to straight weight oil.
If it would ever stop raining i could at least test it.

dyno 06-17-2003 03:22 PM

Gas+oil BAAAAAAAD!!!

birdog 06-24-2003 05:08 PM

Ok.....changed the oil......back to straight 40 Racing
Still lower....60lbs vs 80lbs
And I just can't put a finger on it but.......It sounds Diff ??
I am afraid to ask !!!

bobby daniels 06-24-2003 05:22 PM

the multi is the way to go !!! have you cut the filter and checked with meck. gauge ???

birdog 06-24-2003 05:40 PM

I have Gaffrig MECH guages.....
I cut the filter........nothing...
Whatcha think Bobby ????? Thanks for replying !


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