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Tcash Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2011 Posts: 12844 Location: San Jose, California, USA
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: 76 Baywindow oil pressure issues |
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cchris wrote: |
Finally got what i needed to finish installing my oil pressure gauge Due to the sender location i opted for a remote sender If anyone needs lines and fittings in the North Los Angeles area I highly recommend Orme Bros .they're very knowledgeable with reasonable prices with everything you need They also make lines to order on the spot |
The adapter that goes into the case looks long, it may partially block the oil gallery. Make sure to measure the depth of the threads in the case. You may need to cut some of the threads off the adapter.
Good luck
Tcash |
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cchris Samba Member
Joined: March 16, 2015 Posts: 91 Location: United States
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: 76 Baywindow oil pressure issues |
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It was longer than the original sender so i doubled up on the brass washers and that worked out perfect |
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WhirledTraveller Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2008 Posts: 1399 Location: Cambridge, MA
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: 76 Baywindow oil pressure issues |
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cchris wrote: |
Just checked the pressure with the gauge and it's a little low it's around 20-25 PSI at idle with the engine warm and goes up to around 55 PSI at 2500 RPM The book says the minimum should be 28 PSI I'm sure the bottom end is tired but is there any problem installing a heavier pressure valve (spring) to boost the pressure back up? Or anything else i should try first? |
The book says something like 28 psi at 2500 RPM with the oil 150F, this from memory the numbers might not be exact. Point is that 55 PSI at 2500 RPM is actually a little too high. 20-25 PSI at idle is excellent, also a little high. But depends what you mean by "warm". You have to get it out on the highway to really get it up to temp. Just idling in your driveway a few minutes isn't enough. _________________ 1977 Westy, Automatic. Big Valve heads, CS Cam. |
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Tcash Samba Member
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