Does the 1970 have the electric oil pressure gauge? Those are known to be
pretty flakey.
on 3/28/04 5:55 AM, Thomas J Pokrefke at pokrefke1@comcast.net wrote:
> After warmed up (measurements taken after a 15 mile high speed tollway
> trip), my MGB shows about 10psi for each 1,000 prm while driving. This
> holds true for idling as well: i show about 10psi for an 950rpm idle.
>
> Does this seem low? The oil is 20W-50. The main and rod bearing were
> replaced about 10,000 miles ago, I don't suspect these to be the problem.
> Does this sound like a potential problem with the oil pump or maybe a stuck
> pressure release valve???
>
> Thomas J Pokrefke
> 1970MGB
> pokrefke1@comcast.net
> http://www.pokrefke.com
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
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