Actually Larry my response was with regard both to idle and running pressure.
35#
at 2000-3000 is about what you expect with a Rover at operating temps. John
Larry Hoy wrote:
> John, your reply was regarding the 8-10 pound oil pressure at idle, what would
> be the typical pressure at driving speeds (2000-3000 rpm)?
>
> Larry hoy
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
> >[mailto:owner-buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Susan and John
> >Roper
> >Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 11:07 AM
> >To: BROWN DAVID E (DAVE)
> >Cc: FOSmith@aol.com; fab@dcs.warwick.ac.uk;
> >buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: Rover blocks
> >
> >
> >Your presssure is about what is to be expected. The Rover motor does not
>make
> >high pressures. I am not aware of a kit to increase the output of the late
> >model cam driven pump. The kits that I am aware of were to increase the gear
> >length of earlier versions. You can increase the pressure by increasing
>spring
> >pressure on the relief valve, but be careful. You just eat up power and
> >increase strain on the gear drive which is a weak point. The bottom end is
> >pretty stout. John
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