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This just in. Motor @ normal operating temp getting just south of 30 psi at idol and about 73 psi at about 2k rpms.

Looks like it's 44 ft lbs. I like to measure stuff, just because.

Can you tell me the torque setting for the drain plug please?

Mostly storage and a bit of workshop.

Thanks, for the info. Yea there will be no loaning of ours. I signed up for that group 2 days seems like a knowledgeable bunch. It’s a super fun machine.

According to my dash guage, which has been confirmed to be accurate by comparing it to a mechanical gauge, that is correct. And when the RPM increases so does the pressure as well. I need to take the Dragon out to heat her up to confirm this and then measure the hot pressure with a mechanical gauge, which I have yet to do. I'll do a bit more testing, then toss in some MMO and then change the oil with an overnight evacuation method per mopoar1973man. At least that's the plan of the moment.

I agree I'll be able to circle back around to all of this tomorrow or the next day and will post warm temps, but they are going up not down.

I'm rather OCD about my truck, that much is true. The branding on what is installed is out of view, I think it's an Affinia by WIX. The only one I can get where I'm at is a Napa filter also made by WIX. What do you like? It's about time for an oil change anyway so I may as well do the do. It's easy enough to take care of.

Sounds like a party!!! I'm thinking I'll run some MMO in it before changing the oil etc. I've heard that can help clean things up a bit.

About 5 miles or so.

Based on a comment in this discussion I believe the oil we selected is identical to the Kubota Super UDT-2 https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4804372/kubota-udt-super-udt-obsolete-or-super-udt2

Thanks everyone for all your thoughts and ideas. I have oil et all on the way. I’ll change the oil and filter and do some more measuring and let ya’ll know if that solves it.

Outstanding!!! Thanks I’ll check out your website.

Pressure was over 70 psi with mechanical gauge, cold engine, @ idol, as rpm’s increase press’s goes up. I’m thinking that I’m going to change the oil and filter and see if that helps.

Took this baby apart and everything looks okay in there. I don't have a way to measure the spring tension but I can't imagine it would have suddenly changed. Any other ideas as to why the pressure is running high? As the RPMs increase, the pressure goes to the top white line on the gauge and as I compared the dash gauge to the mechanical it seems to be about right.

It's a rack for solar panels. Our own design, pulled a permit et al. It's a completely off-grid site. Panels are yet to go in. We have a porotype rack on a different shipping container that's held up for about 5 years. The new design is way stronger. We are using an Outback System, which rocks. We installed that ourselves.

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We recently acquired this tractor in support of developing a 3-acre property in the middle of nowhere (the best place to be). As with just about any service there are no repair shops for anything out here so we're on our own as always. It has a LA344 Loader on it and we have a few other attachments for the rear. The machine has about 50 hours on it now. If anyone has any recommendations for sources and types of engine oil and/or engine coolant that would be good to know. It believe there are likely less expensive equivalents to all of the "Kubota" brand products. We have selected AMALLIE Ultra All-Track 245 for the transmission and front axle.

Sounds like this could be my cause. I'll get on that tomorrow. Is that the same plug where I just tested the oil pressure? It's a bit unclear in the picture. Okay I see which one it is now. Perfect thanks, I'll get into that tomorrow.

Now that I've measured the oil pressure mechanically and have a high reading I need to figure out what could cause that. It appears as the dash gauge may be correct. I built and installed that crankcase ventilation diversion solution posted on this site a while back. Not sure if that would cause a high-pressure situation if it's clogged. I'll have to find some air and see if I can blow that out. Any other ideas are welcome on what to look for in a high oil pressure condition.

Sounds like a fun trip. I'm out in Owen's valley this week. I'm basking in the sun while watching the snow falling on the Eastern Sierras. I feel like I'm cheating on the weather somehow. It's kind surreal.

Thanks for the part info. Love those Baja's you have there. I know the guy who invented those, very cool chap. One day I'll get one of those for over-landing, for now, I have a 914 with a 2.0 type 2 motor to fool around with. Thanks that's great to know. Does anyone happen to know the torque spec on the plug on the top of the filter? Is there a maximum pressure?

It's been a busy year so far. The truck has taken me to see all kinds of wildflowers hither and yon this year. Amazing CA super-blooming going on everywhere. Thanks so much for all the helpful info. I'll check the pressure and if it's normal I guess it's safe to assume it's the sensor. I think if the relay is the issue that the pressure would read high with the key on and the engine off, at least that's my understanding.

Hi All, my truck has recently presented a new issue. The oil pressure reads rather high, mostly all the time on the gauge on the dash. I'm thinking the oil pressure sensor could be failing, but I would rather make sure my oil pressure is correct. The bad news is I'm about 200 miles away from home for the next week and don't have my service manual with me (doh!). The good news is I have access to tools so I may be able to solve this while I'm here. I have a mechanical oil pressure gauge and was thinking about testing the pressure first before making assumptions, does anyone know if anyone posted an article about how to properly run the mechanical oil pressure test on my 2001 5.9? Also if it is the sensor does anyone have any thoughts on the best replacement part to get with? Are there any good lower price aftermarket units or...? Thanks in advance for the help.