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Bukh DV 20 oil pressure what do they usally run at

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Created by HG02 > 9 months ago, 1 May 2014
HG02
VIC, 5814 posts
1 May 2014 10:25PM
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I will be fitting a oil pressure Gage as well as the warning light and have n idea what the Bukh DV 20 oil pressure runs at
Also wanted to know the thread size on the sensor as I forgot to look when I was down there last .
I sort of figured the oil pressure might be around 10 to 25 PSI and wanted to buy a VDO gauge with this reading in mind.
Or any other brand recommended
Cheers

HG02
VIC, 5814 posts
1 May 2014 10:56PM
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Found it in my Bukh DV 20 Bible 2.0- 4.0 KG/Cm squared = roughly 28 to 56 PSI

LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
1 May 2014 11:03PM
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Assuming an engine in very good to excellent condition your oil pressure should be between 2.0 - 4.0 kg/cm2 or 28.5 - 57 lbs/square inch @ 2000 rpm.

An engine in less than perfect condition, the pressure curve will be commensurately lower, possibly in the range between 25 -45 lbs/square inch @ 2000 rpm.

LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
1 May 2014 11:05PM
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HG02 said..

Found it in my Bukh DV 20 Bible 2.0- 4.0 KG/Cm squared = roughly 28 to 56 PSI



Well there ya go then, well done you. Glad we both came up with the same numbers.

HG02
VIC, 5814 posts
1 May 2014 11:37PM
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Now I nervously await when I fit and run an oil gauge
Hey LooseChange what band of gauge would you recommend ?

Karsten
NSW, 331 posts
1 May 2014 11:57PM
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The 3-cyl Bukh I last worked on had an oil pressure sender with a 1/8inch BSP thread.

LooseChange
NSW, 2140 posts
2 May 2014 12:49AM
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HG02 said..

Now I nervously await when I fit and run an oil gauge
Hey LooseChange what band of gauge would you recommend ?



Your first choice of a VDO is very good, well known brand , available anywhere and reliable.

HG02
VIC, 5814 posts
2 May 2014 1:18AM
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Thanks Mate
Cheers



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