SandyC
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| posted on 12/4/11 at 11:58 AM |
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oil pressure
Hi,
I've just re-built my C20XE, i've cracked it over on the starter to get oil pressure and it goes off the gauge, (5 bar gauge), should i
reduce the pressure before starting the engine it or see what it does when warm? Don't want to damage anything. What sort of pressure should i
see on gauge when turning over on starter?
cheers Sandy
Tiger Avon
C20XE
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 12/4/11 at 12:05 PM |
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I cant tell you about your engine I'm afraid, but I see 50ish psi on the starter on mine (3sgte), when cold. You should have a pressure relief
valve in the engine that takes the top off it?
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 12/4/11 at 12:29 PM |
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Not overfull is it?
Just a thought, I'm probably talking C - rap
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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SandyC
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| posted on 12/4/11 at 01:45 PM |
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Hi,
no shouldn't be overfull. i'm using the SBD sump and only put in 4L, is was going to put the last 1/2L in just before starting up to make
sure there was some oil going around the top of engine
Tiger Avon
C20XE
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 12/4/11 at 01:57 PM |
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my pinto runs at 80psi as it has a high pressure pump, my v6 was 30 and 10 at idle, yours sounds fine
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 12/4/11 at 02:22 PM |
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5 Bar is around 75 psi
My c20xe runs 80psi idle cold
80 psi at over 1500 rpm ( hot )
45psi hot idle
So withy that in mind it's no surprise your gauge is at max IMHO
Mines is a std pump set up.
hope this helps. the relief seems to kick in on mines at around 95psi.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Bare
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| posted on 12/4/11 at 04:32 PM |
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Sometimes too high an oil pressure can spin the bearing shells when cold and starting up.
Excessive oil pressure is not a badge of honor.
Although some do see it as antidote for messed running clearances.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 12/4/11 at 04:54 PM |
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the engine in my car ran at over 6 bar when it was cold
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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