"Leo S." wrote:
>
> This is not spridget related but thought someone may have a clue as to whats
> going on. 1961 Metropolitan, engine freshly rebuilt 8 mo ago has about 5k on
> motor now. The oil pressure was 80lbs when it was first started and after
> running for a while it would drop to about 75lbs after running for a while.
> Now after 5k the oil pressure when started is around 75lbs and drops to
> about 70 after running for about 1/2 hour. These pressures are at idle or
> operating speeds.
> Isn't this way too high and what could make it run so high??
>
> Also looking for a Head for the same vehicle. Engine # is 15F-N-H-23124
> 1500 cc motor
>
> Thanks
> Leo
Leo, anything over 80 PSI would be cause for alarm. 100psi will blow the
oil filter right off the engine (how do I know this, I had a Ford
once...)
The OP gauge may be out of calibration too, but the numbers seem ideal
if you ask me.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
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