On 19 Jan , 2019, at 2:23 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Again from overheating that seal can fail also. BTW the crankcase and engine oil can over heat even with the coolant temperature indicating all is normal. Enough speed and load or over filling can easily get the oil to 270F or more. While 270ºF is Pretty Darned Toasty it is not OverHeated, Especially if using a High Quality Synthetic ~ The Mob1 15w50 is Good to 500ºF According to the Mob'Guys ~ https://www.mobil1racingstore.com/mobil-1-15w50-122377-oil |
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