Sounds like the perfect explanation. I really appreciate the response. I'll
keep my eye on it.
Roger
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Kotting" <ckotting@core.com>
To: "Roger Wilt" <rdwilt@pol.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 8:35 AM
Subject: Re: Temp HIGH oil press in TD
> Roger -
>
> Your oil pressure is limited by a "pressure relief valve" that bleeds a
> little pressure back into the crankcase when the pressure exceeds 50
> pounds. If the valve sticks in the bore, your pressure can rise (until
> it un-sticks). If it stays high for too long, you can start belching
> oil into the clutch area. If it happens again, I'd consider pulling the
> pressure relief valve apart and clean the piston and the bore in the
> block it rides in.
>
> Chris K.
>
>
> > Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 11:20:31 -0400
> > From: "Roger Wilt" <rdwilt@pol.net>
> > Subject: Temp HIGH oil press in TD
> >
> > Took the TD to a "cruise in" in my home town this weekend...mainly to
> > irritate my father-in-law who shows a 61 Corvette. It's about 200 miles
> > round trip. No problems going down but on the way back oil pressure
climbed
> > up to 70 while running 60-65 mph. (nl is 58-60 max). I stopped at a
traffic
> > light in a small town and the pressure returned to its nl with no more
> > problems. Any thoughts???? Thanks.
> > Roger
> > 51 Td
> > Columbus, Ohio
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