Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #13059
From: <Lehanover@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Typical oil pressure
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 12:26:50 EST
To: <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
In a message dated 11/21/2004 8:25:42 AM Central Standard Time, 13brv3@bellsouth.net writes:

<< 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  >>


The oil pressure regulator only limits maximum oil pressure. It has no affect on idle oil pressure unless the valve has picked up a piece of debris in the seat. Very unlikely. Lynn E. Hanover
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