At 03:23 AM 10/17/96 -0400, you wrote:
>I have just completed a close inspection of the MGA 1500 oil pickup and pump,
>have also done some measuring, testing and calculating. So here it is:
>
>The fix (I am sure) is to cut 1/8" off of the bottom end of the pickup tube,
>providing an entry area around the end a bit greater than the cross section
>of the tube. The good news is that the crankshaft wasn't damaged this time
>around, cleaned and polished up nicely, will get a new set of standard size
>rod bearings and will be back in service in a few days. Next race date is a
>week from Saturday, but you know I'll give it hell before then. TIME WILL
>TELL!
>
>Thank you all for the help. Drainback suggestions score low. Pickup
>congestion suggestions get the cigar.
>
Barney,
I await with bated breath the next installment!
^^^^^^ (attention Mr. Deutcsh, you only have to tell me
once.....most times.)
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