To: | dcmdcm@earthlink.net (Douglas Morris) |
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Subject: | Re: Oil Pressure Relief Valve, Heavier Spring Useful? |
From: | tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor) |
Date: | Thu, 18 Sep 2003 22:52:37 -0700 (PDT) |
DougM---It's my opinion that a heavier spring does nothing to raise pressure when the oil is hot. A stouter spring will delay the bi-pass from opening when the oil is cold and the pressure is already high, but who needs this pressure then? I would imagine some harm could come from pressure going too high (over 100psi)? We know the oil pump driver will try to turn the pump, & the pump will try to do its job. Don't know what would be the first part to fail. If you decide to go with the heavy spring (or shim the one you have) keep an eye on the pressure gauge while accelerating a cold engine. Dick |
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