Maximum oil pressure

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Justin Pyfrom, Aug 4, 2016.

  1. Justin Pyfrom

    Justin Pyfrom

    Following from the temp thread. What would be the kinds pressures you want to see (or not want to see) in a type 1 engine.

    Mine (1776, dual twin carbs) sits at ~25psi once warmed up and idle
    To ~50psi warmed up and under load (over 3k revs).
     
    Justin Pyfrom, Aug 4, 2016
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  2. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    That's similar to our type 4 1911 motor when warm.

    Idling when cold we get around 70 psi.
     
    MorkC68, Aug 4, 2016
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  3. Sven

    Sven

    Once it warms up it pretty much sits at about 25-30 psi I don't think cold oil pressure means much (unless you don't have any)

    Your oil light flicker occurs below 7 psi - when it gets bad
     
    Sven, Aug 4, 2016
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  4. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    True on the cold oil pressure. Its a mark of consistency for me as the motor has always ran this cold pressure since built.
     
    MorkC68, Aug 4, 2016
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