I doubt that the drivers handbook is wrong. A gauge is only a gauge and can be
inaccurate if not calibrated properly. I still have owned many Spridgets and
not had one even in the 20s range. Use thicker oil ;^))
Mike C
'60 Bugeye
'62 Mk II Sprite
'60 Lotus Seven Series one
'61 Lotus Seven America
-----Original Message-----
>From: Brent Wolf <wolf.brent@gmail.com>
>Sent: Apr 30, 2007 11:01 PM
>To: spridgets@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: We tight engine rebuilding
>
>So is the drivers handbook wrong where is says
>Engine Data - Oil Pressure - Normal 40-70 psi, Idle 20 psi
>
>
>
>On 4/30/07, Robert Weeks <lists@woozy.com> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Mike!
>>
>> This engine runs pretty well on 20 psi right now so I'll probably hold
>> off on rebuilding it so I don't miss out on the great weather coming up.
>> The mercury is supposed to hit 90B: here later today so I'll see how it
>> does in the heat.
>>
>> Robert
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike/Donna Carpenter wrote:
>> > Hi Robert,
>> >
>> > I do not know for sure if it is the Bentley manual or the standard BMC
>> one. I do know for sure that an engine needs more than 10 psi to run as
>> intended. I will take a look at my manual when I get a minute.
>> >
>> > oil pressure should as a general rule be above 30 psi at idle on these
>> engines. This is of course for a "healthy" engine.
>
>
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