Oil gauge bouncing at certain rpms is said to be 'normal' and just a factor
of harmonics between spring pressure and oil pressure. If it happens at a
range of rpms then it could be the transmitter - I am assuming electric
gauge.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Gary R Hacker <grhacker@wfl.fha.dot.gov>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 1:52 PM
Subject: Moss Motoring & Oil pressure relief valve
> I got the spring issue of Moss Motoring Magazine yesterday. It was nice
> to see a picture of Kelvin Dodd's race car and congratulations to Carl
> French on his second place award in the photo contest. Carl, I would
> have picked you for first place if I had been in charge.
>
> I plan on replacing the oil pressure relief valve on my 75 B soon. The
> oil pressure gauge has been bouncing and acting strange lately. I have
> eliminated various oil leaks and cannot think of any other reason the
> gauge would flutter at different rpms. Any other ideas or any things to
> look out for or tips that would be handy in replacing the valve?
>
> TIA
> Bob Hacker
> 1975 MGB
> Vancouver, Washington
>
>
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