38 MGB Oil Pressure

[jurikelis]

Hello John,

My midget 1500 engine goes to 100 PSI in 900RPM!!! Later pressure falls but not that much. As soon as I accelerate pressure goes wild again... I have changed oil (10W50 Castrol) & oil filter GFE150 twice. Bought new pressure relief valve (Spring, little piston) but this is not the case. I think because of this pressure now I have crankshaft oil leak :( Front & back. I have put engine flush now & will try to clean rocker shaft & change oil again. What do you think problem can be???

[KMidget]

I'd renew the oil/filter, and run the starter-motor with the plugs out until pressure is seen on the gauge; replace plugs and start the engine.

[TheMechanic1967]

very informative, however, I have a 77 mgb with a new engine, sitting dorment for about 14 years...never cranked over, but hand spun with about 1 quart of oil in pan. What is the best way to prime oil pump prior to initial start-up?

[Philsmgb]

Hey, thanks! I was worried that my pressure dropped to 40 psi at idle. Not anymore.

[valleystylez]

you're a good teacher. Where do you teach and how can i sign up?

[carabela125]

Excellent!

[bellinivernon]

Muy lindo !! Gracias,desde argentina.

[lopetimgb]

John, you are a true scholar. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us gearheads.

[septhanol]

Awesome Video! A Learning Expierance!

[Spac8]

Smashing video !

[M3addicted]

very very good!

I've got 3 B's and still I always learn something new

Keep up the good work!

[esd3104]

fabulous - thanks. I enjoy having lunch with you John - albeit virtually, but I always learn something new and valuable - this stuff is priceless!

[NickSayle]

nice one!!! love a true engine head!!

[stvbryant1]

makes me want to get another MGB

[joness105639]

is this different than how it works in n a-series engine?

[NickSayle]

very!

[joness105639]

I'd sure like to see a few more midget specific films.