R. Kevin Riggs scribed:
> I think the greatest danger, if there is any problem at all, would
> be degradation of the oil under high pressure.
Ah, but the oil is under a heck of a lot more pressure when it's being
squished between the crank & a bearing, fer instance. So, we're not
worried about the oil breaking down. Components of the system & seals
are another story tho.
Anything above an 80-90 psi reading is at least unusual for an LBC, and
may warrent examination. The relief valve is usually designed to open at
something like 80 psi.
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