In a message dated 97-10-08 00:44:59 EDT, tsherman@tecinfo.com writes:
<< Reading the receipts from my engine, the
oil pump was NOT replaced. Is that the
culprit for the low idle pressure? The
bearings and O/P relief valve are new,
and running pressure is within specs
(60lbs@3000rpm). Is it time to pull the
pump?
Thanks,
Tyson Sherman
>>
Tyson,
I recently sold a pick-up to my neighbor that had a flickering oil pressure
light. He rebuilt the whole engine, but said that the "tear-down" indicated
that the culprit was a worn out oil pump. I'd give a new pump a try. My
$.03 worth.
Tom Green
1979 MGB
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