- 1. Oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Danny Varnado" <dannyvarnado@cox.net>
- Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 12:48:33 -0500
- Oil pressure question, How long should it take for oil pressure to register on the gauge? The engine is from a '74 MGB and has about 1500 miles after rebuild. It seems that the longer it sits, the lo
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00049.html (6,979 bytes)
- 2. Re: Oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "G.G. Causey" <ggcausey@net-venture.com>
- Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2004 20:09:23 -0800
- If you're using Fram oil filters, a long, long...long time. If you're using Wix or Mann filters, just a second or two. ~Jerry Causey Check out the new British Cars Forum: http://www.team.net/the-loca
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00064.html (6,744 bytes)
- 3. Re: Oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 16:58:28 +0100
- That is much too long, IMHO. Overnight mine is pretty-well instant, rising rapidly to 60psi. Only after standing for a week or more will it then take about 8-10 secs to rise. It is not unknown for th
- /html/mgs/2004-10/msg00115.html (7,570 bytes)
- 4. Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Lundgren" <elco506@austin.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 14:41:41 -0500
- In a recent query about the oil pressure on my 75B, several made reference to rod bearings probably needing to be replaced.. Being the complete un-mechanic that I am, what affect does bearing conditi
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00477.html (6,617 bytes)
- 5. Re: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: MGBnutt@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 18:49:22 EDT
- Well, I'm no expert either, but the effect of worn bearings is similar to someone flushing the toilet when you are in the shower. If I remember correctly, fluid pressure in a closed system is consta
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00482.html (7,769 bytes)
- 6. Re: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Barney Gaylord <barneymg@MGAguru.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 18:31:42 -0500
- Very thorough answer sitting in the wings. Check here: Oil flow path: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/engine/of101.htm Oil pressure: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/engine/of102.htm Barney Gaylord 1958 MGA with
- /html/mgs/2004-06/msg00483.html (6,933 bytes)
- 7. Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian R. Lundgren" <brl3333@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 14:49:25 -0700 (PDT)
- The oil pressure on my '75 B, when good and warm, runs about 20-25 psi at fast idle and gets up around 50 cruising at 3-3500 rpm. Is this adequate, or sign of problem???????????/ Brian Lundgren 512.2
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00446.html (6,487 bytes)
- 8. Re: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 17:42:56 -0600
- It is on the low side of the acceptable parameters. Depends on engine mileage and type of oil being used to be more specific on how adequate it is but I wouldn't consider it a problem. But then I'm s
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00450.html (6,949 bytes)
- 9. Re: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Carl French <leylandauto@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 17:15:31 -0700 (PDT)
- Sounds like time for some new rod bearings. I am having them put in my 74 right now (I know, I should be doing it my self but the car is for sale and I just need it done.) Carl French 67B 74B -- Do y
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00451.html (6,841 bytes)
- 10. oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:00:27 -0700
- I always use Castrol 20W-50. The current mileage is 66,000. What are the odds the relief valve and spring might be the problem, or would that be a cheap thing to rule out? Rich
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00532.html (6,786 bytes)
- 11. Re: oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:27:26 -0600
- The relief valve and spring are cheap and is not a difficult job to replace (well, except for pushing the cap back in against the spring pressure and getting it screwed back in). So that would be the
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00535.html (7,862 bytes)
- 12. Re: oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 11:52:49 -0700
- The relief valve can't really be blamed for the low pressure at idle. But I've seen worse -- 25 at cruise and 5 at idle, and that ran for over a year with a rally-loving college student driver. Heed
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00538.html (7,427 bytes)
- 13. Re: oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:35:49 +0100
- Are you sure? I would have thought that a big hole in the delivery pipe would have resulted in low oil pressure even with a good pump and bearings. Although how good the bearings would be after runni
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00564.html (7,300 bytes)
- 14. Re: oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 10:55:44 -0500
- If the relief valve is stuck open, the oil pressure will suffer greatly. I have had the plungers stick many times; this is a case for roadside repair, since running the engine like this is not wise.
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00571.html (7,768 bytes)
- 15. RE: oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: "James Nazarian" <jhn3@uakron.edu>
- Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 00:09:29 -0400
- I'm about to order a new valve for an engine and this is not the first mention that I have heard of a ball instead of the plunger. The problem is that I don't see the ball listed in the Moss catalog.
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00594.html (7,626 bytes)
- 16. Re: oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2004 11:37:22 -0500
- I just called Moss and was informed there is no ball-bearing B series kit, although it's a common upgrade for the A series. T'were me, I would mike the plunger and obtain a ball just a tad smaller. I
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00603.html (7,854 bytes)
- 17. oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Tommy Cox <tfordcox@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 10:56:12 -0700 (PDT)
- I am new to the list and to MGs. I have a question about my 75 midget. The oil pressure runs around 60-78 psi and idles at around 40 psi. This continues until about a good 30 minutes of running, and
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00597.html (6,894 bytes)
- 18. Re: oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 15:48:36 EDT
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Yep, that's pretty normal for a 1500 Midget. The 1500 has a history of a weak bottom end, so keep an eye on the oil pressure. There are some tricks you can do when it is eng
- /html/mgs/2002-06/msg00602.html (7,661 bytes)
- 19. Re: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2002 10:03:32 EST
- On an MG engine, you DON'T WANT high oil pressure. You will eat the drive gears if you do. You may be alright at 75, although that is on the high side, but I have seen many racers jack it up to 80-85
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg01119.html (7,755 bytes)
- 20. Re: Oil Pressure (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2002 10:34:00 EST
- Yes, it is. But his relief valve was set on the high side, I assume by him at the same time as he changed the pump. Changing the pump per se is no problem, and the modified pumps with higher volume a
- /html/mgs/2002-03/msg01121.html (7,834 bytes)
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