I think your oil pressure is too low. Isn't there an oil pressure regulator
on the outside of the block? Or try 20-50 oil, or be sure to use a
cotton-felt filter.
Don Scott (had BMC cars since 1967)
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>On Fri, 27 Mar 1998, Fred Krampits wrote:
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>> I have a midget MK I 1098CG. When I start the car cold the oil pressure
>> immeadiately starts at 60 psi. As the car heats it lowers the pressure,
>> fully warmed up at idle the oil pressure is either just above or just
>> below 20 psi. At 3500 rpm it is around 30-35 psi. This has me very
>> concerned about any long trips in the car, 25 miles or longer. The
>> odometer says 99,470 (however I have another one at home that says
>> 77,000), so mileage is really unknown. I leak oil from the rear of the
>> motor but have no blue smoke in exhaust. In my readings I see mention of
>> an oil cooler helping, however the 1275 motor is the one mostly
>> mentioned as needing one. Could a oil cooler help me, I see VB has them
>> listed, also I see that an oil thermostat is recommended so the oil
>> doesn't get too cold. Any ideas ?
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>> Fred
>> 1963 Midget MK I 1098CG
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