One more note, when I checked my compression - it was well within spec!
Dan
In a message dated 96-12-20 15:10:46 EST, DBHMGB@aol.com writes:
>
> Hello Dave!
>
> I too have a 1980 B and the pressure is the same on mine, we are doing
well.
> But, should there be any argument, I will quote directly from the 1980
MGB
> owners manual:
> " ...as the oil is circulated and warmed the pressure should
> then
> drop to
> between 50 and 80 lbf/in2 at normal running speeds and to between 10 and
25
> lbf/in2 at idling speed."
>
> Dan
> 1980 MGB
>
> In a message dated 96-12-20 12:39:17 EST, dwilkins@edcc.ctc.edu (David
> Wilkinson) writes:
> >
> > Hello All,
> > I'm getting acquainted with my new 80 B, but the oil pressure gauge has
> me
> > baffled. When it's running30-60mph the gauge is at about 70. When it
> idles
> > I'm somewhere around 20. Is this right? Thanks
> > David Wilkinson
> > Edmonds Community College
> > dwilkins@edcc.ctc.edu
> Subj: Oil pressure
> Date: 96-12-20 12:39:17 EST
> From: dwilkins@edcc.ctc.edu (David Wilkinson)
> Sender: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> Reply-to: dwilkins@edcc.ctc.edu (David Wilkinson)
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
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