886 oil pressure

scotty-mn · May 24, 2014

I just purchased a 886 with 360 and the oil pressure seems a bit low, I didn't believe factory gauge so I plumbing a manual gauge. When engine cold it is around 50psi @ 1500rpm when warm @ 1500 rpm 25psi @ idle when warm 8-10psi. It has 15-40 oil in it what do you guys think? It runs perfect no smoke burns little oil.

Larry B. 1486 · May 25, 2014

That's a little low when hot. Hot should run at least 30 to 40 and at idle 15. I have had tractors run that low, ran for years and years no problem. I have learned that leaving out one gallon of oil and adding a gallon of Lucas engine oil additive does bring up your oil pressure. In my 1486 it raised it 5 psi hot. It runs abot 20.00 per gal but I think its worth every penny.

notjustair · May 25, 2014

Find some Petron Plus. It is a black bottle less than a quart. Put some in there so that it oils better - won't bring up the pressure but it is good stuff. I have rebuilt engines and poured that stuff in while cranking before startup. You can actually hear it spin over faster when the stuff gets past the pump.

I wouldn't let it idle long or use it for something like an auger tractor where you won't be in the seat to keep and eye in it.

todd hamilton · May 25, 2014

cousin had 886 for 30 years bought brand new, at about 8K hours it needed rod bearings, don't tear your motor up with low oil pressure

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