Here's a question: if I try to dislodge the debris by starting and running it cold, is there any chance in harming the engine during the process as long as I have decent oil pressure the entire time? I mean, right now at speed it's pushing 35psi. It is a true 35(as measured by my gauge - tube located at oil filter), isn't it? I mean, there's nothing weird that I'm not thinking about because of this relief valve being partially open, is there?
someone else suggested using a priming tool and drill to turn the pump with the filter area blocked off. The idea is to force ALL oil to flow through the relief valve. Then once dislodged, put the filter housing back on and remove the filter, then run primer again to flush debis into a drain pan.
Thoughts?
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