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| | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Rod bearing clearance has no effect on oil pressure on a splash engine but should be checked while in there.
You will most likely need to pull shims on the mains to improve the pressure.
The oil pump relief valve is set at 14 psi so that should be max when warm, about 7 psi at idle if all is set up correct.
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