Idle Oil Pressure Low

rosankyharleyman · 07-25-2008, 02:18 AM

I installed the baisley spring in my cam plate and have great pressure running down the road, 55-60 psi. My idle pressure still seems low, below 10. Of course I have not checked pressure with manual guage but was wondering why low pressure at idle.

The Bad Man's Angel · 07-25-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rosankyharleyman

I installed the baisley spring in my cam plate and have great pressure running down the road, 55-60 psi. My idle pressure still seems low, below 10. Of course I have not checked pressure with manual guage but was wondering why low pressure at idle.

O-rings

glider · 07-25-2008, 09:42 AM

I agree with the "O" rings, biggest problem with pinching one on reassembly.

kemo · 07-25-2008, 10:56 AM

Would that be the O ring on the plug 0n top of the cam support plate ?

glider · 07-25-2008, 10:57 AM

Generally it's where the cam plate is bolted to the engine case. They get squished and loose pressure there.

07-25-2008, 02:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
rosankyharleyman Start The Engine Ride: 2003 ultra classic Join Date: 2008, Jun 09 Location: rosanky, texas Posts: 43 My Mood:	Idle Oil Pressure Low I installed the baisley spring in my cam plate and have great pressure running down the road, 55-60 psi. My idle pressure still seems low, below 10. Of course I have not checked pressure with manual guage but was wondering why low pressure at idle.

07-25-2008, 09:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,121 My Mood:	Re: Idle Oil Pressure Low I agree with the "O" rings, biggest problem with pinching one on reassembly. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

07-25-2008, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
kemo Play The Throttle Ride: 2000 electra glide Join Date: 2007, Nov 05 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 196 My Mood:	Re: Idle Oil Pressure Low Would that be the O ring on the plug 0n top of the cam support plate ?

07-25-2008, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,121 My Mood:	Re: Idle Oil Pressure Low Generally it's where the cam plate is bolted to the engine case. They get squished and loose pressure there. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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