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Re: MGB oil pressure limits

To: craigw@sonic.net
Subject: Re: MGB oil pressure limits
From: todd@nutria.nrlssc.navy.mil (Todd Mullins)
Date: Mon, 10 Mar 1997 08:54:05 -0600 (CST)
craig wiper writes:

> overdrive), the gauge reads about 40-45lbs. When I drop back to about 45mph
> (2400rpm in 4th gear) the pressure goes back up to 50lbs and stays. If I
> accelerate above about 2400rpm to around 3000rpm or so, the pressure gauge
> drops back to about 40-45lbs. The car is burning less oil than it ever has.

Ask Barney Gaylord to explain about oil pump cavitation, possibly caused
by a dented oil pan.

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Todd Mullins
Todd.Mullins@nrlssc.navy.mil    On the lovely Mississippi (USA) Coast

'74 MGB Tourer in pieces (but getting there)
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