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???
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?
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???
jurikelis 3 weeks ago
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.
KMidget 7 months ago
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?
TheMechanic1967 7 months ago
Hey, thanks! I was worried that my pressure dropped to 40 psi at idle. Not anymore.
Philsmgb 1 year ago
you're a good teacher. Where do you teach and how can i sign up?
valleystylez 1 year ago
Excellent!
carabela125 2 years ago
Muy lindo !! Gracias,desde argentina.
bellinivernon 3 years ago
John, you are a true scholar. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us gearheads.
lopetimgb 3 years ago
Awesome Video! A Learning Expierance!
septhanol 4 years ago
Smashing video !
Spac8 4 years ago