[Healeys] Replacing the starter with a gear reduction starter

[Michael Salter]

Hi Bob, IMHO idle oil pressure is not really important.  As long as there
is some pressure the bearings will be adequately lubricated for the minimal
load to which they are subjected.
Of more concern is the pressure under load. I've always used the 10 p.s.i./
1000 RPM rule and it has never let me down.

M

On Thu., Dec. 10, 2020, 2:55 p.m. Bob Begani, <rfbegani at gmail.com> wrote:

> You may remember I mentioned my BJ8 would not start after a run because of
> overheating.  the engine did turn over with a wrench, and 50 amp on the
> starter made it only moan.  So I will replace the starter.  Many of you
> have recommended a gear reduction starter which is available from Moss and
> others.  What source do you recomend.?  Also, I see it shows an additional
> bulge which must be the gears.  Will it fit into my BJ8 engine compartment
> without having to remove the engine?  As it is I will have to take out the
> tunnel to get to the starter bolts.
>
> Another item I should have replaced when I rebuilt the engine was the oil
> pump.  When the engine is hot the oil pressure drops to less that 20 psi at
> idle.  This engine was rebuilt with only 20 over and is using the same cam
> etc.  what  oil pump should i install and is the Moss pump a reasonable
> replacement?
>
> Regards,
>
> Bob Begani
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