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Re: Crankshaft bearings?

To: Bill Mantz <bmantz@roanoke.infi.net>
Subject: Re: Crankshaft bearings?
Date: Sun, 02 Jul 2000 23:18:41 -0700
Cc: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <395FDDA0.65059E75@roanoke.infi.net>
Bill,

You didn't mention your oil pressure, but believe it or not the type of oil
being used can (an often does) make a difference in oil pressure.  Make sure
you gauge is accurate; T-in a different gauge.

WFO Herb

Bill Mantz wrote:

> Here's the problem. Car has good oil pressure at startup, then after
> about 5-10 miles the pressure starts to drop and temperature starts to
> rise.Car had a complete head job in March according to previous owner -
> invoice shows valves, guides, seals, and machine work. I dropped the oil
> pan with the intention of replacing the main bearings. Although outside
> appearance means nothing, the whole bottom end looks new. Spotless, the
> pickup filter even shines. Before I drop the caps on the bearings, is
> there any thing else I might check first that could be the problem?


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