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#16 PostAuthor: jimmock » Wed Oct 31, 2012 9:24 am

wilsonsjw11 wrote:The engine runs at a very low oil pressure.
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Due to the bottom end.

But it will still need pressure for camshafts / shells.
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#17 PostAuthor: Pigford » Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:51 pm

Jimmock - they are rated at around 3psi when up to running temp according to the tech data :wink: These pumps are more about Volume, than Pressure :!:
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#18 PostAuthor: hanskloss » Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:13 pm

test pressure is 2,8 psi @ 3000 rpm with oil warmed up to 60 deg C - KZ900 shop manual, running varies from 0 to over 15 psi depending on revs, oil grade and temp
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#19 PostAuthor: jimmock » Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:38 pm

That IS low.
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#20 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:52 pm

jimmock wrote:That IS low.
Yeah low. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#21 PostAuthor: jimmock » Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:58 pm

Mel low.
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