ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
ANYBODY GIVE ME ANY HINTS ON WHY I'M DROPPING ABOUT 30 LBS OF OIL PRESSURE AT 5200 RPMS IN A DRAG BOAT WITH BRAND NEW 454. COULD IT BE RUNNING OUT OF OIL AT THE PUMP OR IS IT SOMETHING MAJOR ANYBODY?
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Just a thought...Does this engine have a "stock" oil pan & a high volume pump? I've seen this happen before. A high volume pump can suck a 4 qt pan dry. Just something to look in to. JMO
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Re: ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Originally Posted by beerbelly
ANYBODY GIVE ME ANY HINTS ON WHY I'M DROPPING ABOUT 30 LBS OF OIL PRESSURE AT 5200 RPMS IN A DRAG BOAT WITH BRAND NEW 454. COULD IT BE RUNNING OUT OF OIL AT THE PUMP OR IS IT SOMETHING MAJOR ANYBODY?
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Re: ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Originally Posted by beerbelly
ANYBODY GIVE ME ANY HINTS ON WHY I'M DROPPING ABOUT 30 LBS OF OIL PRESSURE AT 5200 RPMS IN A DRAG BOAT WITH BRAND NEW 454. COULD IT BE RUNNING OUT OF OIL AT THE PUMP OR IS IT SOMETHING MAJOR ANYBODY?
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