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Ed Mabry 71 Jr. Fuel
opa1:
Today was a big day. Fired the engine for the first time. Cranked right up and sounded solid. Oil pressure is a little high. Might have to change spring in the pump when I change the timing cover. Other than that all is great.
Roger:
Congrats! Hope you can take it out to the track soon. At least high oil pressure is better than low/no pressure.
opa1:
--- Quote from: Roger on June 06, 2018, 07:25:47 PM ---Congrats! Hope you can take it out to the track soon. At least high oil pressure is better than low/no pressure.
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The oil pressure was high (100+) at first startup. Now after about 30 minutes of run time it has settled down to 75 @ about 2000rpm and 62 at idle. I think I'll leave it there. I have a few more parts to order this week for the injection system. So it will be going into the car soon.
jeff/21:
that is a lot of pressure what are you running for oil. high oil pressure is hard on the dist, and cam gears.
opa1:
--- Quote from: jeff/21 on June 10, 2018, 06:47:48 AM ---that is a lot of pressure what are you running for oil. high oil pressure is hard on the dist, and cam gears.
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I have 10w30 with ZDDP additive in it now. The filter bypass is plugged. The pump has the highest melling spring in it. I could change it when I pull the pan.
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