Glen Wilson wrote:
>
> Can anyone help Jim out with this question?
>
> Subject:
> Need Additional Help
> Date:
> Sat, 20 Feb 1999 15:08:56 -0500
> From:
> E-Mail <therays@ellijay.com>
>
> Glen,
>
> I have just finished installing a P6B 3500S engine in my wife's MGB and
> am having
> problems blowing out oil filters. I am using a remote oil filter
> adapter (required on MGB V8 conversions) and when the engine
> is cold it will blow the top out of the oil filter. The engine oil
> pressure is around 50 lbs. when warm so my suspicion is the
> pressure is too high. Do you have any reference that gives the correct
> pressure? Any suggestions on what might be causing
> this if not the oil pressure?
>
> As a note, my other MGB V8 has the Buick 215 engine and it runs oil
> pressure at 25-30 lbs. when warm.
>
> Thanks again for all your help.
>
> Jim Ray
> 1980 MGB V8/5 speed
> 1980 MGB V8/Automatic
> 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser (couldn't find a good Land Rover)
>
> --
> Glen Wilson
>
> Suburban Philadelphia
>
> Rover Saloon Touring Club of America
> http://members.aol.com/rovercars/RSTCA/roverhome.html
You have the wrong oil pressure reg. spring in the oil pump base plate.
there is a short or long spring, tell me how long & I can get you the
right one. Glenn
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