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Re: spit 1500 big end rattle

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Subject: Re: spit 1500 big end rattle
From: "Dr J.E.Miles" <MILESJE@novell2.bham.ac.uk>
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 1995 13:05:36
Organization: The University of Birmingham
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 Hi Dr. Miles,
> 
> In a message dated 95-12-08 08:24:03 EST, you write:
> 
> >My Spitfire 1500 was suffering from low oil pressure and big end 
> >rattle on startup, so before it got too bad I replaced the big end, 
> >main bearings, thrust washers, oil pump and oil pressure relief 
 
> What is oil pressure at idle (800 rpm) when the engine is hot?
> I believe this is the critical parameter.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Bob Sykes
> 75, 78, 78 Spitfires
> 
Thanks for the info. Bob.  Oil pressure at 800 rpm is about 25 psi 
when hot. This is certainly alot better than before the 
"rebuild". Any idea what it should be?
Best wishes,
Jonathan




Dr J.E.Miles
School of Biological Sciences
University of Birmingham
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Birmingham
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