On 10/18/97 11:29 PM so and so Scott Gardner said. (And I quote)
>In the interests of troubleshooting my recent engine woes, I'd like
>to find out more about the oiling system. Can anybody tell me the
>exact path the oil takes through a 18V engine? Please include the
>filter, oil pressure relief valve, and cooler in the path. I'd
>especially like to know where the oil pressure gauge sender is in the
>path as well.
> Also, where does the oil go when the oil pressure relief valve
>opens? Is it possible for the main bearings to be completely starved
>of oil and still have pressure on the gauge? Somebody mentioned oil
>galley plugs on the bottom of the engine. What are they, where are
>they located, how many are there, and what would the effects be if
>they were missing?
> I don't know what I'd do without you guys (and gals). If the
>Karmic law holds true, we're going to have to find a way for all of
>you to simultaneously win the Publisher's Clearing house sweepstakes!
>Scott
In most engines the oil goes to the cam first and then through the galley
to the mains and then from there to the con rod bearings. Makes it easier
to to drill. the relief valve is on the way to the cam. If this is diff
in the MG - 18V engine, somebody will say - Barney?? Lawrie??
Larry Macy
78 Midget
Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Manager/Administrator
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 10 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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