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Jens... Belay my last message regarding a "seat" in the block re: the oil pressure reliefe valve. WRONG!!! Not there! I'm thinking of something else. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 32584... MORE
Jens... Whew!! Glad you found the problem and it's a "cheapo" fix. A new engine will give around 75psi cold and this will drop to about 65-70 @ 3,000 rpm when hot. Even this (when hot) is too high. Shorten the spring until you get the above figures for a start. Then purchase an "oil pressure regulator" and fit this instead, using the aforementioned spring. The regulator will not affect the idling oil pressure, just the max pressure. Set initially to 60 @ 3,000rpm "hot" then as the engine wears over time/miles, you can "dial up" the max, keeping... MORE
link to the same item I purchased on ebay. This one is up for sale now. It comes complete with the screws and cap. I had to purchase the gasket separately. Ended up paying just under $100 for all, considering shipment from across the pond. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=27380&item=2481005041&rd=1 Ed, I took a look at your website. Good site. Looked at your page on stud removers. Pictures are good, but what about the price? Assume you are not the provider, but sublet the sale of these items to someone else? Still planning my attack on addressing this stud issue. Pete "Pete... MORE
Bob i have no plans of removing the seat, just the plunger that sits infront of the spring. After taking the spring out the metal plunger (valve) is still inside playing a bugger to come out. Captn, we did think of your suggestion as a possible solution but couldnt qite immagine the consequenses. You recon this is ok do you! PS! i have also ordered the new spring to suit the steel ball valve. As far as i remember when fitting it the original valve was made of aluminium which is rather a soft metall compared to steel, i... MORE
link to the same item I purchased on ebay. This one is up for sale now. It comes complete with the screws and cap. I had to purchase the gasket separately. Ended up paying just under $100 for all, considering shipment from across the pond. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=27380&item=2481005041&rd=1 Ed, I took a look at your website. Good site. Looked at your page on stud removers. Pictures are good, but what about the price? Assume you are not the provider, but sublet the sale of these items to someone else? Still planning my attack on addressing this stud issue. Pete Jim... MORE
How about the windshield pushing the air in front of it and leaving lower pressure behind it. The air then rushes in from behind to equalize the pressure. (Nature abhors a vacuum) This air is then forming a wind coming from behind your head and blowing forward. Nelson Retired science teacher "Nelson Wittstock" 32561... MORE
Hi fellas! I am coming back to you with a possible solution to my oil pressure problem. My problem was that to start with i had a very good oil pressure 60-80lb, but as the engine was warming up it gradualy went down. I think we have found the problem, and we recon it must be the pressure release valve that expands as everything is warming up and sets in a slightly open position. I have bought the ball type valve from Minispares and we planned on fitting it today, the engine is warm and we cant shift the... MORE
Jens.... Take the cap off the spring/valve assembly and start the motor when cold....it'll come out! (At least it should) PROTECT thyself! :):) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 32556... MORE
Thanks much for the input. I thought about replacing with longer studs as Paul suggests, but getting to the securing nut at the base is a really tight fit with the rockers there. Can't get an open end or box wrench in there to loosen it. I would really like to avoid removing rockers to do this. So I'm thinking more along the lines of what Jim was suggesting. I may have to cut down the existing stud and retap to accomodate the extender nut. As it is now, with the new cover, the top of he stud is... MORE
What? Is this a joke I'm misunderstanding? Or is that the wrong link? Are you looking for a wind-blocker to put behind the seat (to keep wind off the back of your head)? If so then lbcarco.com sells them. "Trevor Jessie" 32537... MORE
Thanks much for the input. I thought about replacing with longer studs as Paul suggests, but getting to the securing nut at the base is a really tight fit with the rockers there. Can't get an open end or box wrench in there to loosen it. I would really like to avoid removing rockers to do this. So I'm thinking more along the lines of what Jim was suggesting. I may have to cut down the existing stud and retap to accomodate the extender nut. As it is now, with the new cover, the top of he stud is... MORE
Thanks much for the input. I thought about replacing with longer studs as Paul suggests, but getting to the securing nut at the base is a really tight fit with the rockers there. Can't get an open end or box wrench in there to loosen it. I would really like to avoid removing rockers to do this. So I'm thinking more along the lines of what Jim was suggesting. I may have to cut down the existing stud and retap to accomodate the extender nut. As it is now, with the new cover, the top of he stud is... MORE
Nelson, Thanks for the idea. That is a good alternative, but I'm hoping to avoid having to redrill the holes in the cover to accomodate the stud extension, which will have to be a slightly larger diameter. Any other thoughts welcome. Thanks again, Pete "Pete Skalski" 32517... MORE
Could you find or fabricate a coupling for a short extension if you don't care to replace the entire stud? You could then use a cut off piece of bolt to get the length you need. Good luck, Nelson "Nelson Wittstock" 32514... MORE
Hi Pete, Looking at the 1500 parts book, it appears that the valve cover stud does nothing but hold the valve cover. It's not like the rocker arm studs. So why don't you go out and buy a longer stud to do the job. When I need a longer bolt, I go get one!!! Paul A "Paul Asgeirsson" 32518... MORE
Fellow spridgeteers, I recently purchased a new chrome valve cover and gasket for my 1500, but unable to install because the studs are too short. Has anyone any experience with replacing these with longer studs to accomodate the height? I need an extra .5-1". Any or all advice appreciated. Thanks, Pete "Pete Skalski" 32500... MORE
Shane, They are supposed to just go on the inlet valve stems. These are the only ones that the pistons are descending on when the valve is open, causing them to suck oil down the guides. On the exhaust valves this, in theory dosn't happen. However on mine it was burning too much oil until I fitted oil seals on the exhaust ones as well. Possibly because of wider tollerance using unleaded fuel valve guides, or maybe because of the cam I was using. Actually I suspect oil was being drawn down the stem and then burning directly in... MORE
Sounds like time for a new jewel and pivot. Speedo shop time! Even oil in a speedo head has a hard time lasting for 40 years!! Pa "Paul Asgeirsson" 32492... MORE
I have a 1972 Midget with correct motor. I am working through an issue and I want to replace my valve seals. It looks to me from all of the parts catalogs that on the 1275 there was only a valve seal on the intake valves, and not on the exhaust valves... am I correct in this? Shane "seaaingrayanderson" 32484... MORE
OOps. I was mistaken. I do have one of those hammer driven impact wrenches too but the screw has an allen head and the tool only has Phillips bits. If I can locate an allen bit I'll give that a try. Nelson "Nelson Wittstock" 32458... MORE
In the process of removing the rear axle I've run into a bit of a frustration. It looks like it will be necessary to remove the backing plate for the brakes in order to remove the axle fastening for the quarter elliptical spring on my Mk 2 Sprite. After removing the brakes I am unable to turn the large nut holding the bearing in place. Working on the left side I know it will have to be turned clockwise but after flattening the locking washer I am still unable to budge it. Will it be necessary to buy a... MORE
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It's part of the bolt-on filter head. The only one I have ever seen is on the canister type, not the spin-on. I have an engine from a '69 Midget and it was standard equipped with the cannister type. The sensor is not present, so it must have been done away with by the time the spin-on type was implemented. I know this was original, because I pulled it from a car in 1970 when it was less than a year old (wrecked). Gerard "gerardchateau" 32367... MORE
Didn't bother to read my post I see. OK, one more time service interval of the EGR valve Turns on the EGR light on your console at 12,500 mile intervals. Gerard "gerardchateau" 32350... MORE
Tracks Mileage for the EGR Valve I believe. Reminds you by turning on the check emissions warning light on the console. Gerard "gerardchateau" 32346... MORE
