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by phild765
Sun Jul 26, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Re: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

I'm mostly looking at the digital gauge, I'll be taking it out again today. I"ll look for the factory light to come on, don't know if the light was disconnected when I got the digital gauge.
Engine makes noise, but not like the lifters clacking, at least I don't think its that.
by phild765
Sat Jul 25, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Re: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

So I just now took the car out in 88 degree weather and it started off with 44lbs then dropped to 23 while driving in 3rd at about 4k RPMs. Stop light, 12-14, back up to 23 while driving 40 in 3rd. Next light sitting 12-8. Jump on the beltway go up to 70 and only goes upto 18lbs, get off next exit. ...
by phild765
Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:06 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Seat belt won't latch
Replies: 5
Views: 2692

Re: Seat belt won't latch

Thanks Guys,

Going to look in my stash of used parts in my hot ass attic shortly. And try these suggestions, I'll let you know how it turns out!
by phild765
Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:20 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Seat belt won't latch
Replies: 5
Views: 2692

Seat belt won't latch

So after sitting for several years, for some reason my drivers seat belt won't latch. Is there a fix that doesn't require me removing the drivers seat?
by phild765
Fri Jul 24, 2020 2:19 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Re: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

Thanks Brad, I would like one of your beers when I get the car to Carlisle! I have other issues, between I need to address though, I'll start a new thread.
by phild765
Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Re: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

So today I did 4 things I haven't done in 3 years:
1. Drove my xr more than a mile
2. Put gas (93 octane)
3. Drove the xr on the highway
4. Someone stopped me to ask about the car and he had stories to share!
by phild765
Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Re: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

I have an after market oil pressure gauge, new one I replaced the other one thinking it maybe the problem. But when I drove it on Tuesday it still dropped to 12 at idle. I will take it out later today if it isn't storming like yesterday.
by phild765
Thu Jul 23, 2020 8:17 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Re: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

Hi Ed,

Thanks, so I'm going to drive the car around a little over the next couple of days and see what results I have, and post it to the group if this is the case.

Phil D
by phild765
Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Re: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

I stopped by a local old school local engine builder/machine shop yesterday. He pulled out a 3x5 card that he saved on the 2.3 that said there was a new tech spec on it from 2 years ago, and it recommended 10w 60 oil. I had never heard of it before, but thought it was worth a try.
by phild765
Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Re: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

So replaced the factory sending unit and aftermarket oil pressure gauge, oil pressure was higher at start up 45, then after warming up and idling it drops to 12-14. Some one suggested running 10w 60 motor oil (expensive) no real noticeable improvement. Bearings & rebuild at this point unless som...
by phild765
Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:30 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Re: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

Thanks guys, hope to get the factory oil pressure sensor replaced today. Will let you know!
by phild765
Tue Jul 14, 2020 2:33 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?
Replies: 30
Views: 10200

Oil Pressure drops - Looking for solutions?

Working on trying to get the OPMDCOM car back on the road. Previous problem was lack of oil pressure. Replaced oil pickup/Oil pump/oil pan gasket with new parts. Starts idles at 45 lbs oil pressure, but after warming up drops to 20. Previously would only generate 10-12 lbs and drop to 0 and stall. A...
by phild765
Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:53 am
Forum: Carlisle 2019
Topic: Post-Carlisle Survey - Your Input is Needed!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 40375

Re: Post-Carlisle Survey - Your Input is Needed!!!

1. Did you attend Carlisle this year? If not, why not? What would make you want to attend in 2020? I attended, always do. Nothing will stop me from being there! 2. Overall, using your own criteria, how did you feel this year's Carlisle event compared to previous years? a) better than usual b) about ...
by phild765
Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
Topic: Merkur Slideshow
Replies: 7
Views: 9581

Re: Merkur Slideshow

Some many memories and forgotten people!

Phil D
by phild765
Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: Carlisle 2016
Topic: Parts For Sale/ Trade in the parking Lot
Replies: 11
Views: 22228

Re: Parts For Sale/ Trade in the parking Lot

I found a new (in wrappers) pair of stock xr tail lights I'm bringing to sell/trade. Also I have 3 new smoked Cosworth bumper indicators all left side only. Along with some new random cowl screws and interior fasteners. First come first served.

Phil D