Thread: 100-plus lbs oil pressure problem
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Old 03-17-2006, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by CJ428CJ
I think Mickmate is right. FE pumps are easily capable of generating 100 PSI or more. The pressure is regulated by a pressure relief spring in the oil pump. For a typical high volume oil pump for a 428, that spring is set to open at about 75 PSI. If the bypass valve and/or spring stuck, the pressure could shoot way up. I'd change the oil pump for sure.

Chris
I Agree. I've had it happen to my 428 and changing the pump worked.

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