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Old 10-10-2001, 11:18 AM
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Default correct placement of pitot tube for oil temp

Make sure you have the sender for the oil temp gage placed correctly......

The tube on the sender should go all the way thru the adapter it is screwed into at least 1" to be well into the oil. Also the attachement point in the pan shud b down low, so as to be immersed in the oil.

Cold oil is very hard on bearing life at high rpm. Bring your oil temp up before nailing the motor. 190-200 F is fine for street work......
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