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Old July 18th 05, 07:32 PM
Pete
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"Jim Elbrecht" wrote
> At about 180 degrees [oil temp] the oil light comes on. It goes
> off and on randomly after a few minutes. Somtimes it will stay
> on/off for a couple minutes, sometimes seconds. The water and oil
> temp stay steady, so I'm guessing that the light is lying and the
> lubrication is still working.
>
> I've tried to see a pattern on what makes the light go on and off but
> accelleration, de-celleration, up hill, or down hill make no
> difference. It comes on regularly at 180 degrees-- but then it is
> completely random.


I'm thinking that by 180F, the oil thins enough for the sensor to register
an oil pressure which is too low. What viscosity oil are you using? It
could be a sign of a failing oil pump, me thinks.

Cheers,

Pete



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