Oil pressure dropping within 15mins
Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 11:39 pm
Hi all,
I’ve just fitted a new (and working) oil pressure gauge. My Fordson has never had a working one since I’ve had it. The gauge started climbing to around 15-20 then within 10 mins began to drop and within another 10mins was down to 0.
Chatting to a couple of people, the least serious solution is that the oil is thinning out when it gets hot and in first instance to change the oil. This tractor has been stood up for a number of years and was planning on doing that ASAP anyway. Already have oil which I brought previous to knowing about pressure drop. The guy at the shop recommended 10w30 said that is what most use. Is this correct? These oil types are all new to me, but I have read up on it now and think I am getting it. FM hand book states SAE 30. Some forums seem to suggest I Should go thicker if thinning is a problem?
Any help around correct oil or possible solutions to pressure drop would be very much appreciated.
I hope the Fordson gods are looking favourably upon me, I am planning to take it to strumpshaw steam rally in two weeks!!!
I’ve just fitted a new (and working) oil pressure gauge. My Fordson has never had a working one since I’ve had it. The gauge started climbing to around 15-20 then within 10 mins began to drop and within another 10mins was down to 0.
Chatting to a couple of people, the least serious solution is that the oil is thinning out when it gets hot and in first instance to change the oil. This tractor has been stood up for a number of years and was planning on doing that ASAP anyway. Already have oil which I brought previous to knowing about pressure drop. The guy at the shop recommended 10w30 said that is what most use. Is this correct? These oil types are all new to me, but I have read up on it now and think I am getting it. FM hand book states SAE 30. Some forums seem to suggest I Should go thicker if thinning is a problem?
Any help around correct oil or possible solutions to pressure drop would be very much appreciated.
I hope the Fordson gods are looking favourably upon me, I am planning to take it to strumpshaw steam rally in two weeks!!!