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Originally Posted by mdoyle
Oil pressure is independent of oil level to the point that the sump runs dry so as long as the pick-up is submerged then pressure should follow a parabolic curve matching rpm to the point of bypass or relief.
The risk of an oil level above the design point is excess counterweight incursion, rod and piston skirt contact that can cause foaming resulting in loss of pressure, and excess oil consumption. Extreme overfilling can result in damage to the PVC system and seal failure.
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Dang.......
I was gonna say '220, 221, whatever it takes'.