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Started by 673monster, March 23, 2017, 05:24:10 PM

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673monster

March 23, 2017, 05:24:10 PM
My 2000 900ie is putting out 70psi at idle...should I be worried about a plugged passage somewhere?

Speeddog

#1
March 23, 2017, 07:48:19 PM
IMO, no.

Per the manuals, 87psi is the maximum you should ever see.

Your 70psi, is that cold, hot, ???
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673monster

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March 23, 2017, 07:52:10 PM
70psi cold...haven't warmed it up yet...just got it all assembled.  When revved it goes up to 90ish

Speeddog

#3
March 23, 2017, 08:21:27 PM
You should be fine, but report back on hot pressure at idle and 3k rpm or so.
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EEL

#4
March 24, 2017, 11:23:43 AM
What oil viscosity are you running? 20w50 or 10w40?

20w50 will result in higher heat, higher oil pressure and lower mpg.

Peruse the oil sticky for additional info.

673monster

#5
March 24, 2017, 11:41:42 AM
Running 10-40w.  I'll wait and see what the pressure drops to once it's warm.
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