corelokt

Now that I've got gauges, I see my oil pressure at 50 when it's cold, thirty five warm and going down the road, and 15-20 at idle. My cold weather water temp is 140, Gen one voltage is always about 2 volts higher than gen 2. Being sixteen to 14 generally. Do these seem normal?

mangus580

Your water temp is WAY too low.

Cover up your radiator with something....

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corelokt

Will do, thanks.

84cucv1ton

really? i was thought a lower temp was good for the motor

mangus580

no... there is a reason engines have thermostats.

If your temp is too low, you wont burn the fuel efficiently.

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1970 M35A2 W/W
1986 M1009
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corelokt

Also, I know, at least in my tractor, to low lets humidity accumulate in the engine oil, and water ends up mixed with the oil. Just didn't know what temps were ok, what were bad.
Does that oil pressure seem alright? Is there a high flow oil pump for these?

randyscycle

Another reason for maintianing a steady and proper temp is so that the lubricating oil can do its job. When an engine never gets up to full temperature, the fuel never completely burns, and can wash down the cylinder walls and dilute the oil. Gasoline engines have more of a problem with this than diesel, but its still a factor.

I'd look for 180-195F engine temp fully warmed up. Oil pressure sounds just fine.

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HeadWizard

AGREED, unless the gauge isn't reading correctly? I've had that happen on new installs. Wrong sender matched to the guage?

84cucv1ton

thanks good to know

corelokt

They both came together, but are harborfreight stuff... However, all said, the gauges give the appearance of decent quality.