Yup. That's too hot. It should be in the 180-F range 212-F is
too hot. You didn't mention what oil presure was, but it will be lower
at that higher temp than it would be at normal temp. Not a lot
different, but some. Most good ALpine engines run at about 50-55 lbs at
speed, and 25-30 at idle, but many are lower due to age and neglect, or
just plain abuse.. This is with a new filter and fresh 20-50 castrol
oil.
Rich
> ----------
> From:
> Chris.S.Mottram/AMPAC/ECCI(at)ecc.com[SMTP:Chris.S.Mottram/AMPAC/ECCI(at)ecc
> .com]
> Sent: Monday, March 17, 1997 5:18 AM
> To: alpines(at)autox.team.net
> Subject: Alpine Oil Pressure
>
>
> What is the "normal" oil pressure for a series 5. The guy I have
> working on my car thinks that it is low compared to an MGB. Now I
> am
> concerned. Also what is the normal operating temperature. I am at
> about
> 100c, which seems a bit warm for 70 degree days in Atlanta (sorry to
> you
> guys up north).
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Mottram
>
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