Good point on the blocked filter outlet, this is not unusual.
The filter problem can be solved by buying an adapter that replaces the
original can with an aluminum adapter housing that accepts a modern spin-on
filter. Much easier to change the filter and new filter units are cheap.
The adapter replicates the top half of the original can and uses original
mountings, oil lines and banjo bolts. You just screw the new spin-on filter
onto the adapter from below. It fits TB, TC and early TD as well as early Y
types.
Almost forgot to mention, I manufacture and sell the adapter. Email me if
interested. Price is $75.00 US$ including North American postage cost.
Check oil pump relief valve spring in pump cover and install a
shorter/weaker spring to reduce pressure. Also check no shims under relief
valve spring in the brass cap.
Bob Grunau
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> From: Syd Saperstein <tcsyd@ix.netcom.com>
> To: Ray McCrary <turbine44@hotmail.com>; mg-t@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Rear shocks mounting
> Date: Friday, February 04, 2000 1:38 AM
>
> Before you go nutty looking deeper, If your oil filter is the sock
covered
> variety and if it does not have the cylindrical screen at the top, where
it
> prevents the sock from being sucked into the oil outlet, the sock will
get
> pulled into the outlet and jam it up, raising oil pressure significantly
at
> the gauge. I had that problem with my TC and had 85+ # op until I fixed
> that little item. Now, I am not at all sure your oil filter on the TB is
> anything like the TC, but I thought this might save you a lot of trouble.
> TTFN
> Syd
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ray McCrary <turbine44@hotmail.com>
> To: <mg-t@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 7:34 PM
> Subject: Re: Rear shocks mounting
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > The XPAG engine in the TB has about 100# oil pressure, which is a
LITTLE
> > high. Any suggestions on what might cause this? Oil is 20w/50.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ray
> >
>
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