Dear Cobra Lovers,
i need your advise in a case. I have got the pleasure to get a Kirkham 427 SC with FE Engine (Shelby block, 526 cui stroker, approx. 8'00m mls).
Today i recognised that i have kind of strange behaviour in my
oil pressure:
- the
oil pressure at idle did not went below 6 bar (normal was 4,5) and under rpm not under 8 (normal was 6) with
oil temprature of 80° Celsius / 180° F
- in addition the engine was not accelerating as usual (still enough but felt wise a bit less)
- at idle the engine was running smoth and without any additional noise or indications
- the color of the oil was honey brown, no suspicious smell or anything
What can be the reason for this? Is it a blocked oil filter or a blocked oil valve?
What could be the impact on the engine and what you recommend for further diagnosis?
Oil i use is 10w60, oil level correct, last oil and filter change approx 2'000 mls ago.
In general the engine runs a bit fat, this is on fixing list....
Thank you for recommendations for further diagnosis.. I dont want to kill the engine so far
Greetings from Germany
/Marco
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Oil Pressure in FE 427
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