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Old 07-14-2018, 01:29 AM   #31
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Originally Posted by ermax View Post
I believe the dummy light is set to 4.5psi which basically just tells you your engine just blew. Hahaha.
Do you have documentation that says these engines automatically blow up at 4.5? In fact can you show us anything at all that says there are oil pressure issues with this engine?
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Originally Posted by humfrz View Post
Oh, well, if that's the case, the difference between 4.5 and 7.3 psi, don't leave much margin. Just about one hiccup of the oil pump.

So, I wonder why the manufacturer didn't put a bigger gear on that pump?


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Because the very highly skilled team of engineers that designed and built the engine didn't feel the need?
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