- 1. Oil Pressure at Rockers (score: 1)
- Author: "belfieldsp@juno.com" <belfieldsp@juno.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 02:08:25 GMT
- I'm starting up a newly rebuilt engine and getting 40/60 psi at 500/1500 rpms at the gauge but only seeing a 'dribble' of oil coming out of the holes in the top of the rocker arms. The top of the he
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- 2. Re: Oil Pressure at Rockers (score: 1)
- Author: Patton Dickson <57healey@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 10:11:52 -0500
- The dribble is exactly what you want to see. If you have a gusher, the rockers need to be rebuilt. Patton -- Patton Dickson - '57 A-H 100-Six Homepage - http://Austin-Healeys.com/
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- 3. Re: Oil Pressure at Rockers (score: 1)
- Author: pdeturck@rochester.rr.com
- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 22:52:39 -0400
- Besides more oily vapors in the rear carb, what are the other noticeable detriments when a "gusher" does occur? Are there specific side effects which result? I'm not looking for a diagnostic -- as th
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- 4. Re: Oil Pressure at Rockers (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 21:56:00 -0600
- Depending on how big the "gusher" is, there could be lower oil pressure, increased oil burning due to 'flooded" valve stems, & severe oiling in the rear carb. Oil fouled plugs would be a possible re
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- 5. Re: Oil Pressure at Rockers (score: 1)
- Author: Awgertoo@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 06:17:44 EDT
- Best--Michael
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- 6. RE: Oil Pressure at Rockers (score: 1)
- Author: "Simon Lachlan" <simon.lachlan@homecall.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 11:45:57 +0100
- Lower oil pressure. Possibly enough oil in rear carb to redefine as oily mess rather than "vapors". Simon. --Original Message-- From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net
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