[Healeys] Pressure relief valve

[Bob Spidell]

My main concern would be putting too much of a load on the gear that drives the pump (and distributor).  I've heard they 
can wear prematurely and even fail if the load (resistance, torque) is too great.

Bob


On 5/1/2011 12:37 AM, Oudesluys wrote:
> The 70psi oil pressure should not present a problem, not on the bypass valve for the filter either as this operates as 
> a differential valve. Even if the by pass valves would open it will only be very slight and the main quantity of oil 
> will pass through the filter.
> However check with a good oil pressure gauge, preferably properly calibrated.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL


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