Hi Guys,
I am going to fit an oil pressure gauge to my Sprint.
What pressure should I expect hot and cold? on idle and 3000 rpm.
Cheers
Oil Pressure
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Re: Oil Pressure
The official number is 50psi at 2000rpm stinking hot.
A good engine will show 60psi @ 3000 rpm and maybe 40psi @ idle cold. 50-60psi @ 3000rpm and around 20psi @ idle hot.
If it shows MORE than 60 psi under any conditions, (I've seen one that produced upward of 80psi, just before it blew it's modified spin-on oil filter clean off) it has the wrong spring in the oil pressure relief valve. This should be corrected ASAP, before it blows all the seals out!
HTH, Steve
A good engine will show 60psi @ 3000 rpm and maybe 40psi @ idle cold. 50-60psi @ 3000rpm and around 20psi @ idle hot.
If it shows MORE than 60 psi under any conditions, (I've seen one that produced upward of 80psi, just before it blew it's modified spin-on oil filter clean off) it has the wrong spring in the oil pressure relief valve. This should be corrected ASAP, before it blows all the seals out!
HTH, Steve
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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
Re: Oil Pressure
Thanks Steve for info
Phil
Phil