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Re: Oil Pressure Relief Valve

To: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>, six pack <6pack@autox.team.net>, "triumphs@autox.team.net" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Oil Pressure Relief Valve
From: Irv Korey <emanteno@attglobal.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 17:41:35 -0500
At 01:39 AM 4/20/02 -0500, bob wrote:

>In the assembling of my new motor, I have purchased more new parts than
>I care to admit. One of them is a spring for the oil pressure relief
>valve. I noticed that the new spring is almost 1/8 inch longer than the
>old one. What effect will this have on my oil pressure, if any. Why is
>the new one longer?

The new one is most likely longer because it is the correct length. These 
springs get weaker (and shorter) over time. It is a good idea to replace 
them at rebuild time.

Irv Korey
74 TR6 CF22767U
63 TR4 VSCDA Group 2 #58
Highland Park, IL

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