Well two things come to mind here. There are two seperate relief valves
to deal with. one is in the filter itself, (standard spin on types at
least), and the other is on the high presure side from the pump itself. If
this engine is brand new and freshly rebuilt, then it is possible that the
presure relief spring or valve is not correctly set up. It is also VERY
possible that you have the lines reversed on the remote filter block, and
you are putting through the oil backwards through the filter. The internal
relief valve can't reduce the presure and the POP !! what a mess! Make
sure the lines are correct!! (first place I would look) Also make sure
that the return line from the remote filter block is not kinked
anywhere....Also... Many filters have a rubber flap on the inside of the
filter designed to stop leak down after the engine is off. (makes sure that
there is oil in the pump and primed and ready to pump)...if the oild is
trying to go through backwards, it won't get out at ALL...then POP what a
mess again!
My guess is that the lines are reversed...
Good Luck...
Rich
-----Original Message-----
From: Glen Wilson <GlenWilson@worldnet.att.net>
To: Rover V8 List <buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 1:20 PM
Subject: [Fwd: 50 psi oil pressure????]
>
>
>-------- Original Message --------
>Subject: 50 psi oil pressure????
>Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 15:24:31 -0500
>From: Glen Wilson <GlenWilson@worldnet.att.net>
>Reply-To: Glen Wilson <GlenWilson@worldnet.att.net>
>To: Rover V8 List <"Rover V8 List <buick-rover-v8"@autox.team.net>,MGV8
>list <mgb-v8@autox.team.net>
>
>Can anyone help Jim out with this question?
>
>
>Subject:
> Need Additional Help
> Date:
> Sat, 20 Feb 1999 15:08:56 -0500
> From:
> E-Mail <therays@ellijay.com>
>
>Glen,
>
>I have just finished installing a P6B 3500S engine in my wife's MGB and
>am having
>problems blowing out oil filters. I am using a remote oil filter
>adapter (required on MGB V8 conversions) and when the engine
>is cold it will blow the top out of the oil filter. The engine oil
>pressure is around 50 lbs. when warm so my suspicion is the
>pressure is too high. Do you have any reference that gives the correct
>pressure? Any suggestions on what might be causing
>this if not the oil pressure?
>
>As a note, my other MGB V8 has the Buick 215 engine and it runs oil
>pressure at 25-30 lbs. when warm.
>
>Thanks again for all your help.
>
>Jim Ray
>1980 MGB V8/5 speed
>1980 MGB V8/Automatic
>1967 Toyota Land Cruiser (couldn't find a good Land Rover)
>
>
>--
>Glen Wilson
>
>Suburban Philadelphia
>
>Rover Saloon Touring Club of America
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