Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #13036
From: DaveLeonard <daveleonard@cox.net>
Subject: RE: [FlyRotary] Typical oil pressure
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 06:32:29 -0800
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Unfortunately, John, I don't think that is normal.  Even when warm (my oil has never been hot) I never see less than 60psi, even at 1000 rpm.  I fear for your front cover gasket.  Mine came miss-aligned for Adkins.  It is easy to miss-align the nylon and o-ring and get a leak there.  But I suggest you just forget about that and keep pushing that turbo to the limit.  :-)
 
Dave Leonard

 
I've noticed lower oil pressures lately. Between 30 and 40 at 3500 rpm or so when hot. 
I need to double check the calibration, but was wondering what people consider normal.
John Slade
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