[Shotimes] Oil pressure light on

sho2go srfdude@cox.net
Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:37:27 -0800


Au contraire.  The engine (if in good shape) is a tight low tolerance
engine; but there are many oil passages, requiring a high volume flow.  The
pressure rise is fairly linear with rpm, until the preset relief valve
opens.
Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul L Fisher" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
To: "Erik Balser" <masho95@charter.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 5:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Oil pressure light on


>
> The SHO motor is a fairly loose motor that deosn't build up too much
> pressure. A normal idling hot pressure is in the 10-15 PSI range.
>
> Paul L Fisher