Low oil pressure / inconsitant oil pressure
I'm a little concerned. This is a 6CTA, Ref # 53-34874-004 engine # 45358278, model C8.3-325, read that as 325 HP. When first cranked (weather cold -12, or hot 110) the oil pressure gauge on the...
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On Our C-8.3 I too get the "low pressure" at Idle alarm from time to time after a steady drive at Highway Speed.
i took it in to Cummins West in Bakersfield to have it checked . They attached a manual pressure guage to a port on the left side of the block ,just a few inches along and easily reached from the rear Engine Hatch.
The prognosis was that the Engine Idle Speed was too low . The Mechanic increased the idle speed which cancelled the alarm.
They stated that it was a common issue ,but wasn't a problem because the lmanual guage indicated that there was sufficient oil pressure.
The minimum pressure is 750 PSI
i took it in to Cummins West in Bakersfield to have it checked . They attached a manual pressure guage to a port on the left side of the block ,just a few inches along and easily reached from the rear Engine Hatch.
The prognosis was that the Engine Idle Speed was too low . The Mechanic increased the idle speed which cancelled the alarm.
They stated that it was a common issue ,but wasn't a problem because the lmanual guage indicated that there was sufficient oil pressure.
The minimum pressure is 750 PSI
