Date:         Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:35:54 -0700
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fwd: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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As always, great information Dennis.

This ABA 2.0 has the oil to water heat exchanger.

The tip using an IR gun is really useful. Have got, will deploy. It
didn't occur to me to use it in that manner.

I really should get around to installing oil temp and pressure gauges.

Neil.

On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> As part of the thought process does your installation include the oil to
> water heat exchanger? This can make a huge difference.
> If the cooler is there and you are not sustaining loads and speeds that
> exceeds the lubrication system to dissipate and control the heat load there
> should not be much difference in the bulk oil temperature. If you are
> exceeding the system limits than that needs to be addressed. While heavier
> oil may help maintain oil pressure overheated oil will eventually lead to
> excessive wear, ring damage and the seals and gaskets will be short lived.
> So since this engine is now in an application different from its intended
> application some testing/measuring of oil temperatures and maybe pressure is
> warranted. Without gauges, get one of those infrared thermometers. Run it
> long and hard on the highway for 30 minutes. Pull over and shut the engine
> off, do not let it idle, just kill it ASAP. Run out and get some temp
> readings off the oil filter and pan. Go for the head and transmission while
> there. Anything over 230 or so should get some attention.





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Neil n

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