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08-18-2003, 03:03 AM   #3 (permalink)
69convert
 
Join Date: May 2003
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My engine IS finally coming together!

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On 2003-08-18 00:19, thecougarguy wrote:
First, when I primed the engine with my cordless, as I was turning it I checked my oil pressure guage and it read a steady 80 psi.
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I don't think you can draw any conclusions based on the numbers with your cordless drill - that's 2500 RPMs or so into an engine that isn't moving . . . just my two cents but I'd think you'd only worry if you weren't getting pressure.
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