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Discussion in '206/246' started by elias amiouni, Jun 5, 2016.

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  1. elias amiouni

    elias amiouni Rookie

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    #1 elias amiouni, Jun 5, 2016
    After rebuilding my '73 246 engine , the oil pressure seems unusually high. The shop manual states that the maximum pressure should be 7,5 kg/cm2. On mine , as I accelerate the needle on the gauge keeps climbing reaching 8-9 kg/cm2 at 5500 rpm. I tried backing out the oil pressure relief screw on the oil filter housing but it did not seem to make a difference. Any ideas on what might be causing this?
     
  2. dwhite

    dwhite F1 Rookie

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    #2 dwhite, Jun 5, 2016
    It could be the sender. Hook up a mechanical pressure gauge and check it. If it is still high, then you need to find a cause. But, I would confirm first. Good luck.
     
  3. Pantdino4

    Pantdino4 Karting

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    #3 Pantdino4, Jun 6, 2016
    I second that. Electrical gauges are prone to error. DO NOT decrease your oil pressure based on that gauge.
     

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