Gordon Jackson wrote: > > Greeting > For the second time in a little over 1 year I have had an oil galley plug > come out causing the immediate expulsion of all the oil. The first time it > happened I thought it was just bad luck...BUT...now I am wondering if it is > going to be a continuing problem with this engine. Maybe it got over > heated in the past. > > I would sure like to hear from anyone else who has had this problem or > anyone who has an idea of what the solutions are. Thanks > Gordon Hi Gordon, I think you should check the engine oil pressure, especially the cold oil pressure @ 2,000 RPM. If excessive have a look at the oil pressure relief valve AND SPRING. In attempts to insure lubrication, some POs stretch the spring which can increase cold O/P to very high levels. JP |
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