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Model A oil pressure dropping on right turns

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by bettlesr, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. bettlesr
    Joined: Nov 5, 2010
    Posts: 10

    bettlesr
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    :confused: Last year I had an engine rebuilt with all the "good stuff", balanced, full pressure, insert bearings, etc... About a week ago I added an oil pressure gauge and tach under the speedometer. I've noticed that on a sharp right turn, the oil pressure drops from 35 psi to under 10 psi. Has anyone had a similar problem and how did you get around it? On my Lotus, I had to make a baffled trap door pan and run a quart over. Seems a little overkill on a Model A. I don't have to be going fast for this to happen. As soom as the oil sloshes to the left side the pressure goes away.
    Thanks
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  2. TERPU
    Joined: Jan 2, 2004
    Posts: 2,504

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    Put more oil in it, seriously. I bet you have the wrong Dipstick and it's starving on turns.


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  3. bettlesr
    Joined: Nov 5, 2010
    Posts: 10

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    Terpu:
    The extra quart is going to be my first try. It worked on my Lotus. Also the easiest.
    Thanks
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