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RE: 1969 LOW oil pressure

To: "James" <Jamesjf@usa.net>, "MG List" <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: RE: 1969 LOW oil pressure
From: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Date: Sat, 13 Sep 97 09:07:20 -0400
Hello??? James

>Aloha listers......
>
>My 1969 MGBGT has low or no oil pressure when the engine gets hot or at
>normal temp.At start up the pressure is 55 psi and then as the car gets up
>to normal temp. the pressure goes down til it hits 0 and then the needle
>flickers sometimes.Is it the pressure relief valve or deeper inside the
>engine? The engine is original and has about 135K or so on it.Any
>suggestions on oil problem would be appreciated.
>
>
>Mahalo 
>
>James
I think we just said:

Main Bearings, Main Bearings, Main Bearings Etc.
Also What weight oil? a 20w-50 will get you a few more miles but you will 
still have to do the bearings. 

Larry Macy
78 Midget

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