Dry sump issue?

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  • DoubleD
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2007
    • 101

    #1

    Dry sump issue?

    I have a 5 stage Peterson pump. Just recently started having a low pressure issue. When the engine is cold it runs around 45psi. At full throttle when warm it's around 80. After I race around 15 laps after the engine hAs some heat in it the pressure drops to around 10 psi during cautions or end of race. Any ideas?
  • JustAddDirt
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 1893

    #2
    bypass valve poppet sticking?
    I think there should be lifeguards in the genepool.

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    • fast_crew
      Senior Member
      • May 2007
      • 844

      #3
      If problem just arrived sounds like a main bearing or cam bearing issue...or the pressure section of the pump is worn or damaged from debris..exe: rocker arm or lifter needle bearings..etc..
      Josh K.

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      • SLM98
        Senior Member
        • Sep 2009
        • 407

        #4
        Whats the pulley size on pump, 40 tooth?

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        • DoubleD
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2007
          • 101

          #5
          40 tooth pulley on the pump. Oberg looks good. Is it anything to be overly concerned with? Makes me nervous when the oil light comes on

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          • powerslide
            Senior Member
            • May 2007
            • 2696

            #6
            Sounds like its starting to get some wear or like mentioned the pump isn't keeping up and might be damaged slightly. how many laps/races are on the motor? What are the oil temps?

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            • AmickRacing
              Senior Member
              • Feb 2008
              • 236

              #7
              Is the idle set approximately the same? A few hundred more RPM will likely change the pressure a fair bit....
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