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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: sofadriver on May 08, 2013, 05:59:51 PM

Title: oil pressure?
Post by: sofadriver on May 08, 2013, 05:59:51 PM
how much oil pressure do these things have?
why don't Ducs have oil pressure gauges?
Title: Re: oil pressure?
Post by: Speeddog on May 08, 2013, 06:26:01 PM
Quote from: howie on January 23, 2013, 03:35:06 AM

Cold engine:
at 7 100-7 300 rpm: at least 2.5 bar.
at 3500-4000 rpm: between 4 and
6bar.

Hot engine (140°C):
at 1100-1300 rpm: at least 1. 1 bar.
at 3500-4000 rpm: between 4 and
6 bar.

Why no gauge?

Probably cost.
They do have the pressure sensor and light, but it's usually a 'blown-engine' light.
Title: Re: oil pressure?
Post by: sofadriver on May 08, 2013, 10:05:15 PM
thanks Speedog.
would a tee fitting in the oil cooler lines work OK to install one?
Title: Re: oil pressure?
Post by: Speeddog on May 09, 2013, 11:07:39 AM
Quote from: sofadriver on May 08, 2013, 10:05:15 PM
thanks Speedog.
would a tee fitting in the oil cooler lines work OK to install one?

You could, it'd be best to do it on the lower line, as that's what's returning to the engine.

Even better, the original sensor location, as that's what's actually being delivered to the crank.