Gee steve new all of that and if I was getting 15-45 # I am happy. I decided
quite a while back to change over to 20/50 good grade oil. And guess what .
Runs great cool at 45-50, then hot idleing about 20. I ain't saying a thing
about being bad. This discussion has been thru the mill several times and I
believe if you are getting 15-25 hot idleing . BE happy. And on the relief
valve. I have the setup but haven't figured out the adjustments. Be my luck
raise the pressure and blow seals everywhere.
my 2p
chuck
Steven Silverstein wrote:
> Has anybody modified the Presure relief valve and how well did it work?
> Any problems or cautions?
>
> I have a Series V with the 1725 which is showing weakness in oil presure
> which seems to be caused by the relief valve (~15-45 pounds hot). The
> engine is fresh so I don't believe that it is caused by another mechanical
> ailment.
>
> It has a new oil pump, bearings, new rod bushings, so I would expect better
> presure. It does run great.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
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