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Normal Oil Pressure

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For Quantum, the oil pressure at normal operating temperature should be 7 psi (.49 kg/cm2 ) @ 1000 RPM, and 74 psi (5.2 kg/cm2 ) @ 5000 RPM. On all others, the oil pressure should be a minimum of 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ) @ 2000 RPM and at normal operating temperature.