oil temp & PSI drastic changes, give me some opinions Options

[malcolm2]

OK here are the particulars

*1911 L-jet

*changed the oil 1000 miles ago. Have only used Brad Penn 20W50 since break-in, 41,000 miles in 5.5 years. I saw no puddle, but have yet to check the oil.

*Air temp today is 84*F

*Oil Temp was 230 *F interstate driving

*Oil Temp jumped to 260*F as I hit a few stop lights on the way home

*Oil Pressure was running over 30 on the interstate but dropped to just over 20 at 3000 rpm city driving.

I never remember OP being that low. Temp has only ever been that hot if the air temp was 95-ish and city driving. (with no other changes I know of)

THINGS I KNOW.

I recently adjusted the clutch cable. My free play is there, but probably too tight. The friction point is at about 1/2 pedal.

I can truly hear what I assume is the throw out bearing when I am idling in neutral Also a sign of tightness, correct?

I thought maybe the OP sender was getting a bad reading, but with the increase in temps, I guess not.

I am going to loosen the clutch at least one full turn on the nut on the cable and test drive. And check the oil. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Could the throw out bearing cause that much heat? What else should I check?

As Always, thanks for your input.

Clark