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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Oil Pressure and replacing the oil pump
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:40:49 -0800
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I read somewhere--wish I could find the article--that later cams and, I 
think, the DWM cams have an extra tooth or two to reduce overall wear on 
the pump drive.  The gear pumps create less resistance at higher RPMs so 
better for racing (something tells me they might be cheaper to produce, 
too).  DWM only recommends the gear type for regular over 6K RPM use.

It's been a while but, IIRC, I discussed this with the tech guys at DWM 
and they assured me it is not an issue with the HC pumps anymore, plus 
their cams are gun-drilled so more internal oil 'leaks.'


On 12/30/2019 11:19 AM, Michael Salter wrote:
> /"(All of which begs the question as to why BMC switched from one to 
> tâ??other!)"/
> I recall reading in a TSB that the change was made because it was 
> found that the "rotor" pump was causing cam gear failures...
>
> M
> //
>
> On Mon, Dec 30, 2019 at 2:05 PM <simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com 
>
>     Me too. DW â??High Capacityâ?? type pump which is their version of the
>     older â??rotorâ?? type pump. It does a good job.
>
>     The newer pumps are â??Gearâ?? type.
>
>     I gathered, from people who know about these things, that the High
>     Capacity is best all round and the Rotor only comes into its own
>     at high revs.
>
>     (All of which begs the question as to why BMC switched from one to
>     tâ??other!)
>
>     As to County, donâ??t know if theyâ??ve attempted an oil pump. Their
>     water pump is an inferior item, for sure. I studied Michaelsâ?? blog
>     on the topic and stripping down both original types and one County
>     absolutely confirms what he says.
>
>     Simon
>
>     *From:*Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net
>     *Sent:* 30 December 2019 16:53
>     *To:* 'Michael Salter' <michaelsalter@gmail.com
>     *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Oil Pressure and replacing the oil pump
>
>     I installed Denis Welch push rods, along with the DWR-1 cam and
>     hollow lifters, when my engine was done.  I also run a DWR high
>     capacity oil pump.  I run around 40 pounds at speed.
>
>     Bruce Steele
>
>     Brea, CA
>
>     1960 BN7
>
>     *From:*Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] *On Behalf
>     Of *Michael Salter
>     *Sent:* Monday, December 30, 2019 6:20 AM
>     *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Oil Pressure and replacing the oil pump
>
>     Hi Robert, you are the second person that I have heard of who had
>     that problem with "cheapo repo" push rods.
>
>     It seems that those that are currently available are produced with
>     too small a diameter of the cup so they seize on the rocker ball
>     and break off.
>
>     I would recommend that you inspect all the rocker ball ends
>     carefully then install a set of good used push rods to prevent
>     further problems.
>
>     M
>
>     BTW depending upon who supplied the bad parts you may be able to
>     recover the costs involved.
>
>     On Mon, Dec 30, 2019, 12:55 AM Robert Begani, <rfbegani@gmail.com
>
>         When I rebuilt the engine last year I did not replace the oil
>         pump because I had good oil pressure. Currently, from time to
>         time, while breaking in the engine I am driving the car round
>         trip 20-30 miles down the Tamiami Trail which is an open road
>         for that stretch..  On a recent trip, the weather was cool, so
>         the oil pressure was running 35 to 40 psi while the engine
>         temperature was going up to 180 at 3000 rpm.  At 4000 rpm the
>         temperature climbed over 180 degrees and the oil pressure
>         dropped below 30 psi. .  I am considering replacing the oil
>         pump and remember that there is a discussion about the quality
>         of Moss pumps.  Maybe I should buy the rebuild kit and change
>         gears?
>
>         Oh by the way, on the last run all hell broke loose and had
>         the car towed home.  Seems the mushroom on top of one of the
>         push rods broke.  So I am replacing all 12 of them.
>
>         Regards,
>
>         Bob Begani
>
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    I read somewhere--wish I could find the article--that later cams
    and, I think, the DWM cams have an extra tooth or two to reduce
    overall wear on the pump drive.  The gear pumps create less
    resistance at higher RPMs so better for racing (something tells me
    they might be cheaper to produce, too).  DWM only recommends the
    gear type for regular over 6K RPM use.<br>
    <br>
    It's been a while but, IIRC, I discussed this with the tech guys at
    DWM and they assured me it is not an issue with the HC pumps
    anymore, plus their cams are gun-drilled so more internal oil
    'leaks.'<br>
    <br>
    <br>
    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 12/30/2019 11:19 AM, Michael Salter
      wrote:<br>
    </div>
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cite="mid:CAB3i7L+z-T+z7iL3ykNbkGvt4DddaaWAj+rq5=z34mmf2HtPkw@mail.gmail.com">
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          <span style="color:rgb(0,0,255)"><i><span
                
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">"(All
                of which begs the question as to why BMC switched from
                one to tâ??other!)"</span></i></span></div>
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            style="color:rgb(0,0,255)"><span
              
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"><font
                color="#000000">I recall reading in a TSB that the
                change was made because it was found that the "rotor"
                pump was causing cam gear failures... </font><br>
            </span></span></div>
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                style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">M</span><br>
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        <div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Dec 30, 2019 at 2:05
          PM &lt;<a href="mailto:simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com";
            moz-do-not-send="true">simon.lachlan@alexarevel.plus.com</a>&gt;
          wrote:<br>
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              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Me
                  too. DW â??High Capacityâ?? type pump which is their
                  version of the older â??rotorâ?? type pump. It does a good
                  job.</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">The
                  newer pumps are â??Gearâ?? type.</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">I
                  gathered, from people who know about these things,
                  that the High Capacity is best all round and the Rotor
                  only comes into its own at high revs.</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">(All
                  of which begs the question as to why BMC switched from
                  one to tâ??other!)</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">As
                  to County, donâ??t know if theyâ??ve attempted an oil
                  pump. Their water pump is an inferior item, for sure.
                  I studied Michaelsâ?? blog on the topic and stripping
                  down both original types and one County absolutely
                  confirms what he says.</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif">Simon</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"> </span></p>
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                  <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
                        
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"
                        lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span
                      
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"
                      lang="EN-US"> Healeys &lt;<a
                        href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net";
                        target="_blank" 
moz-do-not-send="true">healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>&gt;
                      <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bruce Steele<br>
                      <b>Sent:</b> 30 December 2019 16:53<br>
                      <b>To:</b> 'Michael Salter' &lt;<a
                        href="mailto:michaelsalter@gmail.com";
                        target="_blank" 
moz-do-not-send="true">michaelsalter@gmail.com</a>&gt;;
                      'Robert Begani' &lt;<a
                        href="mailto:rfbegani@gmail.com"; target="_blank"
                        moz-do-not-send="true">rfbegani@gmail.com</a>&gt;<br>
                      <b>Cc:</b> <a
                        href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";
                        target="_blank" 
moz-do-not-send="true">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br>
                      <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Oil Pressure and
                      replacing the oil pump</span></p>
                </div>
              </div>
              <p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  style="font-family:&quot;Trebuchet
                  MS&quot;,sans-serif" lang="EN-US">I installed Denis
                  Welch push rods, along with the DWR-1 cam and hollow
                  lifters, when my engine was done.  I also run a DWR
                  high capacity oil pump.  I run around 40 pounds at
                  speed.</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  style="font-family:&quot;Trebuchet
                  MS&quot;,sans-serif" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  style="font-family:&quot;Trebuchet
                  MS&quot;,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">Bruce
                  Steele</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  style="font-family:&quot;Trebuchet
                  MS&quot;,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">Brea,
                  CA</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  style="font-family:&quot;Trebuchet
                  MS&quot;,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)" lang="EN-US">1960
                  BN7</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                  style="font-family:&quot;Trebuchet
                  MS&quot;,sans-serif" lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
                    
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"
                    lang="EN-US">From:</span></b><span
                  
style="font-size:11pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif"
                  lang="EN-US"> Healeys [<a
                    href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net";
                    target="_blank" 
moz-do-not-send="true">mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>]
                  <b>On Behalf Of </b>Michael Salter<br>
                  <b>Sent:</b> Monday, December 30, 2019 6:20 AM<br>
                  <b>To:</b> Robert Begani &lt;<a
                    href="mailto:rfbegani@gmail.com"; target="_blank"
                    moz-do-not-send="true">rfbegani@gmail.com</a>&gt;<br>
                  <b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";
                    target="_blank" 
moz-do-not-send="true">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br>
                  <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] Oil Pressure and
                  replacing the oil pump</span></p>
              <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
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                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Hi Robert, you
                      are the second person that I have heard of who had
                      that problem with "cheapo repo" push rods.</span></p>
                  <div>
                    <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">It seems
                        that those that are currently available are
                        produced with too small a diameter of the cup so
                        they seize on the rocker ball and break off.</span></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I would
                        recommend that you inspect all the rocker ball
                        ends carefully then install a set of good used
                        push rods to prevent further problems. </span></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">M</span></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
                  </div>
                  <div>
                    <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">BTW
                        depending upon who supplied the bad parts you
                        may be able to recover the costs involved.</span></p>
                  </div>
                  <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt"><span
                      lang="EN-US"> </span></p>
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                      <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On Mon,
                          Dec 30, 2019, 12:55 AM Robert Begani, &lt;<a
                            href="mailto:rfbegani@gmail.com";
                            target="_blank" 
moz-do-not-send="true">rfbegani@gmail.com</a>&gt;
                          wrote:</span></p>
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                          <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                              style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"
                              lang="EN-US">When I rebuilt the engine
                              last year I did not replace the oil pump
                              because I had good oil pressure. 
                              Currently, from time to time, while
                              breaking in the engine I am driving the
                              car round trip 20-30 miles down the
                              Tamiami Trail which is an open road for
                              that stretch..  On a recent trip, the
                              weather was cool, so the oil pressure was
                              running 35 to 40 psi while the engine
                              temperature was going up to 180 at 3000
                              rpm.  At 4000 rpm the temperature climbed
                              over 180 degrees and the oil pressure
                              dropped below 30 psi. .  I am considering
                              replacing the oil pump and remember that
                              there is a discussion about the quality of
                              Moss pumps.  Maybe I should buy the
                              rebuild kit and change gears?</span><span
                              lang="EN-US"></span></p>
                          <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                              style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"
                              lang="EN-US"> </span><span 
lang="EN-US"></span></p>
                          <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                              style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"
                              lang="EN-US">Oh by the way, on the last
                              run all hell broke loose and had the car
                              towed home.  Seems the mushroom on top of
                              one of the push rods broke.  So I am
                              replacing all 12 of them.</span><span
                              lang="EN-US"></span></p>
                          <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                              style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"
                              lang="EN-US"> </span><span 
lang="EN-US"></span></p>
                          <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                              style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"
                              lang="EN-US">Regards,</span><span
                              lang="EN-US"></span></p>
                          <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                              style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"
                              lang="EN-US"> </span><span 
lang="EN-US"></span></p>
                          <p class="MsoNormal"><span
                              style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,sans-serif"
                              lang="EN-US">Bob Begani</span><span
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