In a message dated 98-11-03 12:51:32 EST, EHamer@vhsinc.com writes:
> I had the same thing happening with my TR4. The oil pressure would drop
> about 15 psi at about 3,000 rpm. It was caused by a worn oil pressure
> relief spring. Apparently the spring coils become detempered with
> age/heat. The pressure should be set to 70 psi at 2,000 rpm when the
> engine is fully warmed from driving. The spring is available from TRF
> and Moss and is only a couple of dollars and can be installed in about
> five minutes.
>
> John Hamer
I'll second that. Cheap and an easy repair. It works. Cheers.
Art Kelly
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