<VV> Oil pump

[MarK Durham]

Ken, if you have better pressure some time and not others under the same or
similar conditions its probably the pressure relief valve. Worn Cam
bearings would give consistent low readings.   Replace the relief and the
spring first and see what you get.
Mark Durham Hauser Idaho
62 Coupe 4 speed Red/Red.
On Nov 13, 2014 9:52 AM, "BobHelt--- via VirtualVairs" <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> Ken,
> Nothing wrong with the oil pump from what you said. Problem is  likely worn
> cam bearings. The dash light illuminates at 4-6 psi. Some pres  senders
> close at a higher pressure so check that you have the one designed for  our
> Corvairs.   I.e., check pressure at which your light comes  on.
> Sure, a hi-vol opil pump is the sure cure for this problem. Go  for it. But
> be careful in the future not to rev a cold engine too high. Might  consider
> also opening the pres valve by-pass hole to accommodate a higher cold
> flow.
> Regards,
> Bob Helt
>
>
> In a message dated 11/13/2014 10:07:01 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
> virtualvairs at corvair.org writes:
>
> I'm not  getting a good reading on current oil pump in my Lakewood and
> wondered if  anyone had put in the new high volumn pump and did it do the
> job?
> Oil  pressure light flickered some while running, so put in a gauge to see
> what it  read.  Seemed ok at first, but not sure as it sometimes goes
> somewhat  low.  Started out at 25-30 at first when idling cold, but
> dropped some as
>  warmed up, and 35-40 when engine revved up slightly.  At times dropped to
> quite lower reading, so don't know what to think about it.  Considering
> getting the higher volume pump to put in.  Any suggestions or answers to
> what's going on with current oil pump?
> Ken Clark
>
>
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