[Healeys] BJ8 Oil consumption - follow up

[Per Schoerner]

Hi
What about oil pressure in this case? Is it possible that this makes the 
gauge read a little low? Niels, did you notice any difference after you 
had fixed it?

Per in Sweden

Alan Seigrist skrev 2011-07-29 09:02:
> Hi Niels -
>
> This is a very common problem.  Note that you should ALWAYS put the banjo
> bolt on the pedestal BEFORE installing the rocker on the head.  The banjo
> bolt and oil feed coupling should always be attached to the rocker pedestal
> first, then mounted to the head. If the rocker is already on the head, you
> still need to bolt the banjo bolt first before screwing the feed tube to the
> head.  Inevitably most everyone does it the other way and they either strip
> the threads out of the pedestal (VERY common) or you have this problem as in
> your pictures.
>
> It's great you reported back to the list and is a good reminder to always
> make sure this is assembled right.
>
> Regards,
>
> Alan
>
> On Thu, Jul 28, 2011 at 7:21 PM, Niels Bengaard<bengaard at 850r.dk>  wrote:
>
>> I went to visit another Healey owner today. With the engine warm, the
>> picture was somewhat different, there was oil all over the place.
>> The oil spillage Bob comments on was quite big, we fixed it quite easily.
>> The problem is seen in this picture, the banjo is caught on the nearby
>> washer.
>> http://healey.850r.dk/**pictures/dscf1324.jpg<http://healey.850r.dk/pictures/dscf1324.jpg>
>>
>> I have filled the oil level to max now and will see if the oil consumptions
>> lowers.
>> I would like to thank you all for the help once more.
>>
>> Niels