Re: Howdy

Posted by HH56 On 2014/4/6 13:06:54

With the reading falling back to near zero you could have some serious wear -- but it could be just the gauge reading. I believe the idle spec is something like 5-7psi or at least that is the low point range as given by the aftermarket people for some of the idiot light replacement senders used on later engines.

I'd be very careful on the Kerosene though and keep a close eye on what pressure there is. With Kerosene being so thin and almost no lubricating ability, it wouldn't take much to do some damage. I had only added a pint to some high detergent oil and gone less than a mile before my engine started complaining. Of course, it turned out to be in fairly sad shape anyway but the crap coming loose and blocking the oil intake didn't help. What life I could have gotten out of the engine was cut short by my own lack of foresight.

I know it's no fun taking the pan off but as things to do go, that is not one of the worst jobs and cleaning out all the sediment might be the only option. If you get prepared and have the gasket ahead of time, it could be done in an afternoon.