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1. [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Greg Badano <gsb1159@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:11:22 -0700 (PDT); Hello NOBBC members, I was out for a short drive a couple of weeks ago and noticed that my oil pressure was registering abnormally high (40 PSI at idle) so I cut my short drive even shorter. Yesterda; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00061.html (7,202 bytes)
2. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "andy preston" <andypreston@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:14:08 -0700; Hi Greg, I don't have any knowledge of the Aceca (Bristol) in line 6, but I assume that there must be an oil pressure relief valve in the oil system somewhere. There's one in the MGB engine to preven; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00062.html (7,846 bytes)
3. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Greg Badano <gsb1159@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:45:12 -0700 (PDT); Hi Andy, Thanks very much for your reply and suggestions. I will check into the pressure relief valve. Best regards, Greg Hi Greg, I don't have any knowledge of the Aceca (Bristol) in line 6, but I a; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00063.html (8,539 bytes)
4. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gianandrea" <mvg1@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:02:25 -0700; Hi Greg, I had the same problem on my TR to the point that the oil blew through my gauge in the dash. There is an adjustment screw on my oil filter housing to regulate the oil pressure. I would chang; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00064.html (8,141 bytes)
5. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Greg Badano <gsb1159@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:15:05 -0700 (PDT); HI Mike, Thanks for your reply and suggestion. I'm due for an oil/filter change so will take care of that and look for that adjustment screw. Best, Greg Hi Greg, I had the same problem on my TR to th; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00065.html (9,031 bytes)
6. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "andy preston" <andypreston@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:11:01 -0700; Greg, I was at a friends house today, watching him paint a car and I asked him if he knew anything about the AC Aceca. To my astonishment he told me that he used to own one and of course regrets sell; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00073.html (10,501 bytes)
7. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Greg Badano <gsb1159@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:41:07 -0700 (PDT); Hi Andy, Have to say that's quite a coincidence that your friend had an Aceca as there were not that many of them produced. Mine has the original AC (Weller) engine in it which is good for about 102; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00083.html (11,814 bytes)
8. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "ppanther" <ppanther@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:22:50 -0800; Give me a call at 415 509-4571 or send me an Email at lgardini@sbcglobal.net I have a friend with an Aceca who says he may be able to help. Larry Gardini Hi Andy, Have to say that's quite a coincide; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00084.html (12,936 bytes)
9. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: rlmossholder@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:50:28 +0000 (UTC); Hi Greg, A buddy of mine in Windsor has an old Aceca in his back yard under a tarp. His father-in-law used to race it and is now in need of restoration. I think it has the Bristol engine in it. Many; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00085.html (7,727 bytes)
10. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "Scott Irwin" <riprock99@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:14:12 -0700; British HP ratings in the prewar years were based on the bore size only, and not the actual measured HP, or BHP. This was how the tax was calculated and why so many stroker engines were produced. So,; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00086.html (14,983 bytes)
11. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Greg Badano <gsb1159@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:21:45 -0700 (PDT); Hi Rich, I'm aware of the one in Windsor through the AC club directory but have never seen it. Would love to, however. Yes, mine is the white one with black racing stripes. This IS Aceca country. A g; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00087.html (9,400 bytes)
12. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Greg Badano <gsb1159@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:05:02 -0700 (PDT); Is there a way to check to see if a mechanical oil pressure gauge is functioning properly short of sending to an instrument repair facility? The closest one I can find is in Palo Alto and they've got; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00155.html (10,473 bytes)
13. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "marcus" <desmo93@att.net>; Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:52:21 -0700; Try West Valley Instruments in Van Nuys, ask for Morris. http://www.6-pack.org/sixpack/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=13100&sid=d5f69b94c10605a3217a1e8ebd3e5086 They will rebuild/repair your gauges and turn; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00156.html (12,169 bytes)
14. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: rlmossholder@comcast.net; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:21:50 +0000 (UTC); Hi Greg, B B B I questioned my Spitfire's electric oil pressure gauge, and purchased a cheap ($15) mechanical gauge from Auto Zone. I compared the two readings, and found the electrical gauge was cor; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00157.html (8,839 bytes)
15. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gianandrea" <mvg1@verizon.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:42:56 -0700; Hi Greg, If you pull the gauge out, you can test the pressure with regulated air pressure. Get a small compressor set to the required pressure limit and pressurize the gauge, just be careful. I would; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00158.html (11,889 bytes)
16. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Greg Badano <gsb1159@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:10:36 -0700 (PDT); Thanks guys. Greg Hi Greg, If you pull the gauge out, you can test the pressure with regulated air pressure. Get a small compressor set to the required pressure limit and pressurize the gauge, just b; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00161.html (12,599 bytes)
17. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "Scott Irwin" <riprock99@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:38:08 -0700; I used Palo Alto Speedometer for my cable tach. Looked like new out of the Scott _______________________________________________ Nobbc mailing list Nobbc@autox.team.net http://autox.team.net/mailman/; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00163.html (13,524 bytes)
18. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Greg Badano <gsb1159@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:28:13 -0700 (PDT); Hi Scott, Thanks for the positive referral on Palo Alto Speedometer. It is consistent with another person who uses them. I plan on sending them my speedometer for refurbishment. I picked up an inexpe; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00165.html (14,426 bytes)
19. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: rlmossholder@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:35:29 +0000 (UTC); I used a brass "T" fitting in the blockB to connect both gauges. It should be a simple brass NPT fitting. They are readily available at any hardware store. IB found it at ACE. I also used teflon pip; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00166.html (8,090 bytes)
20. Re: [Nobbc] Abnormally high oil pressure (score: 1): Author: Greg Badano <gsb1159@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:07:37 -0700 (PDT); Thanks Rich. That helps a lot. Best, Greg -- On Wed, 3/24/10, rlmossholder@comcast.net <rlmossholder@comcast.net> wrote: Greg, I used a brass "T" fitting in the blockB to connect both gauges. It shou; /html/nobbc/2010-03/msg00169.html (8,468 bytes)

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