> If your oil press is 70 lbs cold, hot, at speed or idling I'd
say
> your gauge is busted. Does it by any chance go less than 70 lbs
> with the engine at zero RPM?
>
> Brgs, off the top -- check insert and journal surfaces for
> scratches, embedded particles etc. Ideally should be a mirror
> finish. Inserts should show a even wear pattern from edge to
> edge -- Mike the diameters and check wear and undersize status
> with specs -- Test assemble with plastigauge to measure
> clearances.
>
> Mike L.
> 60A,67E,59Bug
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Andrew B. Lundgren <Lundgren@iname.com>
> Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: May 8, 2000 6:31 PM
> Subject: Rebuilding the bottom half of an engine...
>
>
> > I have an 18V engine that the PO tells me was rebuilt 20k ago.
> I drove the car the engine came from for about a month.
> >
> > The oil pressure is great. 70 lbs always, doesn't matter if it
> is hot, cold, idleing or running loaded. I have the engine out
> now as I am going to be installing it in my roadster.
> >
> > I want to save myself some pain later by rebuilding anything
> that "ought" to be done while it is out. I am going to be doing
> the seals along with a new AL head. (The head was on my
roadster
> for < 500 miles when the bottom end of my 18G went.)
> >
> > I am thinking of installing a new mild road cam along with
> lifters, as well as timing chain, gears, and tensioner.
> >
> > I am going to check out the oil pump, though I don't expect
> anything there as the pressure is good.
> >
> > I have never inspected main bearings or cam bearings however.
> What should I look for? What else should I be looking at while
I
> have it out.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > --
> > Andrew Lundgren
> >
> >
>
>
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