Continental low oil pressure fix. Lap the oil pressure relief valve seat. Plus some bonus content

[@rmiller640]

Just had the same oil pressure issue 10 psi. On O-470. My plunger had about 1/2 wear as the one you had there. Two cheapest parts I ever purchased. $18 plunger and $22 spring installed back to 50 psi hot. That 1” angle wrench is the only tool that works. Love the channel keep these videos coming

[@Erik-rp1hi]

Did you lap it like in the video?

[@rmiller640]

@@Erik-rp1hi no my A&P inspected the seat and looked good. Did oil change and no metal found. Been solid 50psi now for 5 hrs

[@markkonstan3671]

Excellent explanation of lapping the relief valve seat. I'm really enjoying the channel, thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@aviationsquared1909]

ThankYou!!!

[@darewolf]

Being retired from GA, I really get a wonderful kick from watching your videos! Keep up the great work, hope your videos inspire future Aviation Maintenance Engineers to keep 'em flying! Aircraft cannot be fixed with programming "software"! Get your A&P, you will have unlimited work for the next 100 years! Now to make enough money for your time, diligence, and undertaking of responsibility to make flying work and get paid for it... hmmm! It seems, the larger the aircraft, the larger the paycheck?! The majority of the greatest individuals in aviation are mostly found in the GA sector! Nice video Aviation Squared, please keep them coming!

[@jeffreyconner6087]

I'm a pilot for fun and a crane operator for money. So I love little man's shirt. Lol My 6yo has mostly construction clothes. If there were more channels that shot their videos like y'all, I'd cancel all TV and be watching YT instead.

[@ArnieTX]

I appreciate the due diligence. If you were in my area, I’d be your customer all day long.

[@russperkins4054]

Truly enjoying your channel! Great content, interesting tools, and real knowledge. Extra credit for detailed explanations even a pilot can understand! You keep posting and I will keep on watching.

[@robertborchert932]

Just a footnote. Thanks for pointing me to the WERA wrenches! Man, those are cool. Getting a full set of the Jokers. I've run into this with relief valves. Metal particles can make a short piece of work on the relief valve seat! The problem simply multiplies.

[@joegarcia2969]

love general aviation fixing...doing av work since high school...still doing it...lucky to find my niche in life...fly it, break it fix it...repeat.

[@Calvin-xp4qp]

That very young AMP was just check marking your work. Good teamwork! 😉

[@rfriesen1644]

Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for making them and sharing with us.

[@Avemech01]

Just a suggestion, I'm an A&P and have seen low oil pressure on Continental engines. If you are still getting metal in your filter I'd check your lifters. They are known to break down.

[@colecourson1659]

Great video ! Feel bad for the guy doing seat rails!

[@operationscomputer1478]

"release the Kraken" lol you guys crack me up.

[@mchabi18]

Great help ! Thanks a lot to both of you ! ;)

[@Erik-rp1hi]

Just got my "Expander Boot" for the engine air intake. From cowling to alternate air box. Was not ripped but decaying. The red RTV is turn very soft and oily. Have you ever seen this? New in 1974 C-182P.

[@PHSBBTreasurer]

Do you happen to have the part number for that lapping tool you got from RAM? I trying to buy one but I can’t seem to find it.

[@Downtownsarahbrown]

Very helpful video! Can you please share a link or P/N for how to order the lapping tool from RAM? I searched their website and catalog to no avail. Just cleaning the parts rectified my O470 low oil pressure situation for now, but there is enough damage to the seat that it would really benefit from being properly lapped. Thanks!

[@Downtownsarahbrown]

FWIW I called RAM and they don't sell the lapping tool anymore, but they do loan it out. Call them if you need it and they'll arrange to ship it to you.

[@Erik-rp1hi]

Good video. I'm buying that "Aerocreeper". It is good yes?

[@aviationsquared1909]

That’s my first time using one. It seems to be pretty legit

[@jeremy7383]

WERA makes great tools

[@southbayplaza9539]

Can you please help me on where I can order one of these oil pressure relief valves for my Baron with Continental IO-550? Thank you

[@rstats2127]

That hose you had to remove for access had a serious kink in it.

[@aviationsquared1909]

Just a drain line

[@FlyingNDriving]

You span me right round baby right round ...span it right round like a wheel bearing!!!!

[@aviationsquared1909]

Well at first it was like grind me around… but after new bearings and races we are hoping it free spins

[@patricksullivan1601]

Regulators, mount up!

[@IRAMightyPirate]

"We aren’t even real mechanics".... Oh, so you're an engineer then?

[@aviationsquared1909]

😂

[@Mike-z4c]

I have a similar problem in my O470-U. Would you consider taking a look at mine and doing the repair. I am located near Athens Ga. let me know and I can send you a message on FB.

[@dillan6134]

What’s the number for this kit? I have a 520 with the same problem