Date:         Sun, 12 Sep 1999 13:39:25 -0400
Reply-To:     John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John <johnpatt@WARWICK.NET>
Subject:      Re: 80 air cooled oil galley plugs
Comments: To: Gordon Jackson <gordonj@COMPUSERVE.COM>
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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