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Originally Posted by fred cook
Yes to all the above. I used the gasket set from Pelican Parts. I went out to the shop this morning and I think I see the problem. I believe that I may have installed the sump plate incorrectly. Next step is to drain the oil and pull the plate and strainer off. Since the oil pressure starts out good, but drops as the oil tank is filled and before the oil has a chance to get more than warm, it seems to me to be a problem in the oil circulation. If it turns out that I made such a bone headed mistake I will be both angry with myself and relieved that the solution did not require disassembling the engine again!
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Here's having my fingers crossed for you Fred, I've caught that problem and damaged sump screens on many P engines for the problem you have and overheating in high ambient temperatures