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Old 01-30-2002, 03:40 PM
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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?
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240-250F engine temp is BAD. Is it near the red?
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Jake, like I said on e-mail, are you sure your fan is coming on?
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Yeah the fans were on. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">




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