[Healeys] Oil pressure

[Michael Salter]

Hi Paul,
Three things which can make a substantial difference to oil pressure and are
often ovelooked during a rebuild are cam bearings, timing chain tensioned
(it is oil fed), and rocker shaft. The rocker shaft alone can gobble up as
much as 10 p.s.i. if it is badly worn.

Michael Salter

On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 7:17 AM, Paul Leeks <Paull at glasgows.co.uk> wrote:

> Chaps
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> Since rebuilding my engine last year I think that the oil pressure seems to
> be a little low on the dial.
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> When the engine is hot, the pressure indicated is as follows: 20psi at
> 3,000
> and 30psi at 4,000.
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> So, I was wondering, is this too low and did I see somewhere about
> 'bleeding'
> the oil gauge to make sure you are getting the correct reading?
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> Many thanks
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> Paul Leeks
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> Lancashire
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> 100/6 BN4