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Old 5th Mar 2011, 01:31
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barit1
 
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Filter mesh?

I would be most curious how the 125 micron non-bypass filtration was chosen. I might have expected a finer mesh.
When this PRV pops, Oil is redirected into the inlet...
Not so sure of the wisdom of directing the relief oil right back into a tight loop. On a very cold start, the relief valve might be open for some time and there could be quite a thermal buildup in a very small loop. Why not direct the bypass into the scavenge side, then back to the tank? Warm up the whole system!
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