Robert Jones scribed:
Subject: oil cooler, front valence
> One thing though, is that the oil pressure is now
> significantly higher than it was before. It used to be between 50-80 psi
> when warm, now it is nearly 100 psi.
This sounds strange -100 is awful high. The pressure releife spring should
let off at around 80. You may have a bad relief, or have plumbed something
weird. Pressure shouldn't have changed at all, except it won't drop as
fast due to heating/thinning. Maybe there's a restriction in the cooler or
oil filter?
> I also adjusted the brakes this weekend. The manuals I've got say to
> tighten the adjuster until the wheel won't turn, then back off one notch.
> How much is one notch? One complete turn? One quarter turn? Something else?
1/4 turn.
If you can't feel the notches click when turning the adjuster, it's time to
remove them, and clean & anti-seize the adjuster. It consists of a cone
with 4 flats that you should feel as a distinct click when turning. Also-
one notch may be a little tight- it may take 2 or 3 to avoid the brake shoes
rubbing as you rotate the wheel.
> front valence. Is this supposed to be painted to match the color of the
> car or painted black?
The same as the car.
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