RE: [ihc] Re: Hastings low oil pressure tip

["John M. Adams" <jma@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks, Kurt. Appreciate the links.

Regarding the first one, on oil pressure: I understand what the "oil filter
base gasket" is, but what is the "crankcase filter mounting pad"? Are they
talking about the base of the oil filter, that bolts to the case, with that
gasket in between? (I can't tell from the picture...) When they say "Low oil
pressure on 4-152, 196, V-266, 304 and 345 International engines could be
caused by the use of oil filter base gasket, International part # 860 363-R4
on early crankcases in the above listed engines.", it makes me want to
understand the flaw in the gasket design, and use a different one, not tap
and plug the return drain hole to the oil pan.

I'm not getting this... Is it because I'm stupid, or does it not make sense?

Thanks for any help...

John A.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kurt Musgrave [mailto:rvar@domain.elided]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:08 PM
> To: IH Digest
> Cc: jma@domain.elided
> Subject: RE: [ihc] Re: Hastings low oil pressure tip
>
>
>
> Here's the one on the low oil pressure:
> http://www.hastingsmfg.com/Service%20Tips/international_low_oil_pr
> essure.htm
>
> Some head information on IH 6 cyls:
> http://www.hastingsmfg.com/Service%20Tips/international_harvester_
> truck_en.h
> tm
>
> The tips on cyl wall scoring:
> http://www.hastingsmfg.com/Service%20Tips/international_v8_engines.htm
>
> The entire index, some interesting information here:
> http://www.hastingsmfg.com/site_index.htm
>
>
> >>Do you happen to have that booklet scanned / posted somewhere?
> I won't be
> >>knurling any pistons, but would like to read the part regarding
> methods of
> >>improving oil pressure.