

| Subject: | Re: 80 air cooled oil galley plugs |
| From: | John |
| Date: | Sun, 12 Sep 1999 13:39:25 -0400 |
Gordon Jackson wrote:
>
> Greeting
> For the second time in a little over 1 year I have had an oil galley plug
> come out causing the immediate expulsion of all the oil. The first time it
> happened I thought it was just bad luck...BUT...now I am wondering if it is
> going to be a continuing problem with this engine. Maybe it got over
> heated in the past.
>
> I would sure like to hear from anyone else who has had this problem or
> anyone who has an idea of what the solutions are. Thanks
> Gordon
Hi Gordon,
I think you should check the engine oil pressure, especially the cold
oil pressure @ 2,000 RPM. If excessive have a look at the oil pressure
relief valve AND SPRING. In attempts to insure lubrication, some POs
stretch the spring which can increase cold O/P to very high levels.
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