The joy was short lived...got it working, Oil pressure = 60 but have leak |
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The joy was short lived...got it working, Oil pressure = 60 but have leak |
DavidSweden |
Apr 26 2015, 11:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 8-June 14 From: Sweden Member No.: 17,452 Region Association: Scandinavia |
Well as the title says is all gone tits up.
I started my rebuilt engine yesterday and broke in the cam, today was supposed to be the first drive. I decided to check the actual oil pressure so I pulled the pressure switch and connected my gauge. There was no pressure even at 2k rpm. The pump is working but there is no pressure. Obviously the oil must be going somewhere, if the high pressure relief plunger is stuck open would this explain what's happening? Appreciate some help |
Jmkorfha |
May 19 2015, 06:04 PM
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I'm not a singing grandpa. Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 26-October 13 From: Austin, Mn Member No.: 16,569 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Back in 1982 i just got done with a complete rebuild on my 73 1.7 litre. Everything was new, reground crank, new cam, all new bearings, the works. As I was finishing up, I installed the new oil filter and thought it felt "wierd" as I tightened it. Drove it for a couple days when I noticed the oil light was brighter. I parked at the drugstore and looked under the engine. No filter. After installing a new filter and oil, everything worked fine. Good power, good oil pressure. The only thing that bothered me was that faint noc noc noc sound they all make when running. Turns out I had driven for about 2 miles without the filter.
It bothered me so much that the next year I ordered new crank, rod, and cam bearings and tore it down. All the bearings looked perfect. There was no damage whatsoever. I replaced them anyway and re-installed the engine. It sounded and ran the same. I know my story is not the same as yours, but if I was in your shoes, I would drive it and wait to see if something turns up. Sometimes what we imagine could happen is worse than what really does. |
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