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RE: Oil pressure readings?

To: "Peter Schauss" <schauss@worldnet.att.net>,
Subject: RE: Oil pressure readings?
From: "tom felts" <tomfelts@earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 08:09:58 -0500
The freshly (3 years ago) rebuild engine in my BJ8 runs (when hot)--20 at
idle and ~ 40 at 3000 rpms.  I do not worry about it.  When i start it the
OP poes to 60+ until the engine is hot.
tom




> [Original Message]
> From: Peter Schauss <schauss@worldnet.att.net>
> To: scott willis <ahpowered@hotmail.com>; <healeys@Autox.Team.Net>
> Date: 12/21/04 9:43:29 PM
> Subject: RE: Oil pressure readings?
>
> The spec from the shop manual is 20 lb at 600 rpm
> 50 lb at 3000.
>
> Peter Schauss
> 1980 MGB
> 1963 BJ7
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of scott willis
> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 6:19 PM
> To: healeys@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: Oil pressure readings?
>
>
> Anyone know if I should be concerned with my readings?
>
> 50F degrees today
> Engine temp 160 after driving a bit
>
> 25lb reading at idle
> 40- 60lb when reving
> 40-ish when crusing
>
> I don't remember it running at 25 before. I have been driving on and oof
due
> to repairs.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Scott




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