You know we are on the same wave length as the old saying goes; "
Great minds think alike". Just now finished changing oil and installed
20/50 Penz, ( My personal choice for many years). The oil that came
out was very thick (cold) as if 20/50 already), also the plate that
holds the filter up to the body was discarde with some previous
filter, as usual. O/P up to 75 now and am going on a drive after
breakfast. Will carefully eyeball the o/p for a significant drop. My
thoughts too are the engine bearings, but wondered at the large gap
between cold and hot. Thanks Ed, Brad
----- Original Message -----
From: <JustBrits@aol.com>
To: <britclas@ior.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2000 7:50 AM
Subject: Re: Low oil pressure
> In a message dated 05/06/2000 7:17:29 AM Central Daylight Time,
> britclas@ior.com writes:
>
> << Have not changed oil yet as the stuff
> in it was as clean as if it were just poured in. >>
>
> First, CONGRATS on the new baby!!
>
> Couple of possibilities, Brad. Even if oil "looks" good, ya just
don't know
> what grade it is. I would change oil AND filter (making sure ALL
the parts
> are in canister). 20W50 Castrol is what I stock for shop use. If
that
> helps, fine. But I am betting not. Prob'ly need bearings.
>
> Cheers...........
>
> Ed
>
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