WHEN OIL PRESSURE DROPS
When the oil pressure drops suddenly the indications are that the pressure regulator is at fault.. Occasionally the driver is justified in suspecting that the pressure gauge itself may be at fault. But if a, radically lower pressure develops, coming on gradually, there are other matters to be looked into at once.
If the pump is examined, not only should wear oil the gears be checked but wear on the pump body as well. Mechanics often replace the gears but fail to remedy tho situation because the worn body of the pump permits a pressure drop.
If the engine is in need of extensive service involving refitting of tho bearings the pressure drop may be marked. Often the situation will bo no better even after the bearings are refitted unless the work is done by an experienced service man.
Air leakage in the gauge lino will cause a gradual pressure drop.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 104, 29 October 1932, Page 17
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155WHEN OIL PRESSURE DROPS Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 104, 29 October 1932, Page 17
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