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Drop in oil pressure

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by heffleysmill, Nov 2, 2010.

  1. heffleysmill

    heffleysmill 7 Slot Hotshot

    I have an f-head that has been completely rebuilt about two years ago(maybe 1000 miles on it) I also have a manual operation gauge, My oil pressure is around 40psi at idle also at about half throttle and up, but when I slightly accelerate or increase rpm's my oil pressure tends to drop about 5 to 7 psi lower than idle. I still have sufficient pressure but why the drop!
     
    heffleysmill, Nov 2, 2010
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  2. heffleysmill

    heffleysmill 7 Slot Hotshot

    no help on this one?
     
    heffleysmill, Nov 3, 2010
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  3. mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    So it is dropping to 30-35PSI while driving? Sounds like a pressure release valve opening.
     
    mb82, Nov 3, 2010
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  4. heffleysmill

    heffleysmill 7 Slot Hotshot

    No , not while driving only at a stand still but idle and 3/4 throttle are just fine only in a slighly increased rpm there is a drop
     
    heffleysmill, Nov 3, 2010
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