IMHO, the Restore would not affect your oil pressure (and it is the one
additive I've found to be beneficial!). However, you did not say what weight
oil you put in your engine. Anything less than 20-50 could be the cause of
your problem........and, yes, 30-40 psi is indicative of a problem.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard" <ramsmgb@cox.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 9:21 AM
Subject: low oil pressure
> Hi Listers,
>
> I took the 260 mile drive to Las Cruces, New Mexico for the British Car
Days
> event last weekend in my 72 MGB with overdrive. Traveling on I-10 at 3200
> rpm, doing about 70 mph, my oil pressure averaged about 30-40. I did get
> about 50-60 when cold. This was after a fresh oil change, including a can
of
> Restore which I have been using for about a year. My idle pressure was
> about normal at about 20. The car seemed to have normal acceleration and
> power. The temperature was in the high 80's with low humidity. I have
owned
> the car for about 8 years. The odometer was at 43,000 miles when I bought
> the car. I do not know if any engine work had been performed previously.
My
> mechanic said he thinks it is not a stock cam.
>
> Any ideas about the oil pressure level.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rich in Tucson, Az
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