[Fwd: Re: [wanderlodge] 8V92 Low Fuel Pressure]

[Curt Sprenger]

This noon I headed the bus east about 20 miles and then back
west.Checking over all the oil, fuel and coolant connections, I don't
see any leaks.

The new thermostats and the radiator rod-out...Before this work the
engine ran at 190+ with the 180 thermostats. Engine oil temp. at 230 -
235. I replaced the 180s with 180s. Today, 80+ degrees out, the engine
coolant temperature was 180 - 185. The oil temp. was 220.

Usually there is at least 6,000 in tow. That was not part of todays
test. I'll be heading out to the Glamis Sand Dunes tomorrow or Thursday
with the 6,000 pounds behind the bus. I'll check the temperatures again.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, Calif.




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Subject: Re: [wanderlodge] 8V92 Low Fuel Pressure
Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:17:54 -0700
From: Curt Sprenger
To: wanderlodge@yahoogroups.com
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I believe the big engine is purring just fine. I'll take her down the
highway for 50 miles tomorrow to validate all is good. I do not see any
coolant or fuel leaks here in the driveway.

This afternoon I retraced my steps and got my head straight, a good
thing, I hope. When priming the engine I failed to close off the feed
from the external fuel container when she was up and running, DUH. Makes
a big difference in fuel pressure readings. Engine is running to 60+
fuel pressure at high rpms before the pressure relief, and about 10 at
idle. No pressure reading at idle is fine by the experts and the book.

Thank you all for your input. Much appreciated. Next time just tell me
to take my time and do it right.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, Calif.





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Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, Calif.