Re: OIL PUMP MODIFICATIONS, or do I live with it

From: CHUCK NICODEMUS (SEALMSTR(at)ICCOM.COM)
Date: Fri Jul 18 1997 - 15:21:38 CDT


J Kurt Bonk wrote:
>
> Fresh rebuild, new oil pump (british Vict, might be bad quality?)
> I dont know why these oil pumps dont product great pressure? has anyone
> done anything to increase pressure at idle? 20/50 weight seems too thin
> on a hot day, should I switch to a straight 50? How dose a adjustable oil
> pressure regulator help? I get up to 80lbs/in, soon after startup but that
> drops once the oil is hot, Any help??????? modifications, replacements
Kurt , my car has as i know always run 50# pressure on start up and
idle,,,then when it has run for 15mins down the road the pressure
maintains at 25-30# presure. i don't know about changing oil viscosity ,
but as much as i drive mine i could put in axle grease and never worry
:(((
chuck series ll , B9119821
luck in yousearch for awns.. and fair weather time, tops off and
companty is here ugh!



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