Re: No relief in sight

From: steve sage (rootes(at)ix.netcom.com)
Date: Thu Mar 04 1999 - 01:54:48 CST


Sergio Dimarmo wrote:

> steve sage wrote:
> >
> > Jay Laifman wrote:
> >
> > > Could it also be that your PVC (or is that PCV?) is stuck closed?
> > >
> > > Jay
> >
> > Excellent idea, Jay. I don't think the PCV would have anything to do
> > with oil pressure (or could it?), but it could well have something to do
> > with the occasional backfire. I'll check it out when I get the new
> > filter base/bypasss valve piece installed on Wednesday or Thursday.
> >
> > Steve Sage
>
> Have you tried a different oil pressure gauge?
>
> --
> Sergio
> 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
> Series V 'AJNT 86'
> still working on it but getting closer!

Haven't tried that yet, Sergio. I got my new oil pressure relief valve and oil
filter base today from Sunbeam Specialties and will install it tommorow night
when I get home from work. If that doesn't solve the problem, I'll have to
start trying these other ideas (but I hope I won't have to!).

Steve Sage



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