Les Myer wrote:
>
> Rick / Carolyn Walters wrote:
> >
> > Hi Frank,
> >
> > As you probablly know, that is the wonderful british designed
> > Archameenease (sp?) pump on the back. Unles you have installed the kit
> > to update to a modern seal. I've heard lots of problems with this part
> > of the engine. Have you followed the proceedure in pdljmpr for a leak
> > proof engine? If so try it again.
>
> Actually, Frank Clarici wrote the biggest share of the tech tips on
> PDLJMPR. The leak-proof engine one I happened to write and I don't
> think what I have there covers his particular problem.
>
> ....so Frank, from a former mechanic (but Sprite novice) to a Sprite
> expert:
>
> I think It must be that oil is failing to drain away properly from the
> area between the rear main bearing and the scroll on the crankshaft for
> some reason. When the car is running the PCV/scroll keeps the oil in
> the engine, but when you shut it off the oiling system drains down and
> it accumulates there and leaks out. Frank Ianucelli's 948 does this too
> and he would also like to cure the problem.
>
> When you get this figured out, let me know so I can ammend my tech tip.
> If you give up (not likely), throw your rebuilt motor west towards
> Michigan, instead of east into the Atlantic.
>
> Les M
Les
I think there is an engine here for you. I am already searching for another
engine. Matter
of fact I found a whole Midget with out brakes but I really don't need another
whole car.
Alan has a few 1275s as well.
This particular engine is getting worse, like a bent or out of balance crank.
Serious
vibrations @2500 rpms. The more it runs, the greater the leak. I think I will
just drop in
any old running engine and worry about a rebuild later. Christmas and winter
work load is
keeping my budget low. I did a lot of reading last night, all is correct on
this engine so
I must have other problems. Besides, now I can hear a faint knock and oil
pressure has
dropped to 30 psi at idle. I will not run an engine under 40 psi. That's just
the way i
am.
Thanks for all the replys
--
Frank Clarici
Seeing all of you at Sprite Rush 98
For more info on Sprite Rush, the 40th anniversery of the Sprite
Check out my home page http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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