mghirsch wrote:
> I am assuming he did use a gasket between the oil pump and the block. If not,
> there is the problem.
Yes I'm fairly sure the right gasket was used.. But....
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> But, more importantly, did you Plastigage the journals before assembly, or did
> you just trust the machine shop?
The journals where all about .002
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> Also, the relief valve should be lapped in place before assembly.
We used the old valve with a new spring.. Wasn't lapped
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> But first of all, the 68 came with an electronic oil pressure sending unit.
> It is very common for those to go bad. Check the oil pressure with a
> mechanical gauge before doing any teardown.
Working on this.. The car is a 67. I have a good mechanical gauge we will be
testing it with this week
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Dennis Cox
67 MGB
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