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Old 10th Jan 2011, 18:42
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mmciau
 
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airtags,

I refer to your mention about 'high oil pressure'.

An engine builder of race cars told me that 'high' oil pressure was to be avoided as high oil pressure limited the capacity for the bearings to be properly lubricated. High oil pressure possibly "blasted away" the oil cushion between surfaces and led to increased wear or even failure of the bearing.

What was desirable was an increased volume of oil at 'medium' pressure.

Mike
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