Engine temp ---> oil pressure?

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Jan 30, 2002 | 03:40 PM

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Engine temp ---> oil pressure?

How much can engine temp affect oil pressure? Hypothetically, if an engine hits 240-250, can pressure drop to as low as 20psi, even running an upgraded pump?

Jan 30, 2002 | 03:41 PM

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Re: Engine temp ---> oil pressure?

240-250F engine temp is BAD. Is it near the red?

Jan 30, 2002 | 03:49 PM

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Jan 30, 2002 | 03:51 PM

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Re: Engine temp ---> oil pressure?

Jake, like I said on e-mail, are you sure your fan is coming on?

Jan 30, 2002 | 03:53 PM

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Re: Engine temp ---> oil pressure?

Yeah the fans were on. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

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