COuld be that the low pressure, is not the pumps inability to produce
pressure, but the the lubrication systems inability to contain the
pressure.
I took my 1275 ( with 25psi hot at speed, 10 psi at idle ) and put in a
set of
rod bearings. Took 3 hrs. $30 and now I have 60psi and 45psi. I think
the rod bearings are the high wear point in the oil system. might be
worth
a shot, just make sure the journals are good ! mic 'em and inspect 'em...
john.kahoon@juno.com
71 Midget
On Sat, 20 Feb 1999 18:07:25 -0500 "Mike Lishego"
<mikesl@tartan.sapc.edu> writes:
>Hello all,
> With all the talk of oil pressure on the list, I thought I'd
>spring a question that's been floating around my mind:
> My oil pressure has dropped somewhat because of normal engine
>wear. Is there any benefit to adding an uprated oil pressure
>release valve? Will this ensure an adequate supply of engine oil to
>the top end, where it might not be seeing as much lubrication due to
>the reduced pressure?
> Just wondering, Thanks!
>
>Michael S. Lishego
>http://www.mgb.bc.ca/virtualgarage/
>
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