How high oil pressure when warm? How low when cold?
Delaying a rebuild ('58/9 Spider Veloce)
1 - 14 of 14 Posts
Exactly when is "rebuild time"?
If it's blowing oil out the breather, you probably have considerable blow by past the rings and valve guides. If your pressure readings are accurate, the bearings and / or oil pump are on the way out too. How much (miles - + high rpm) do you plan to drive before winter? When does anyone start on a rebuild that could be extensive? How do you feel about grinding crankshaft journals way undersize, if it's currently eating itself up? How long will it take you to find all the bits you need for the rebuild? Lots of these questions you will have to answer for yourself, enjoyment now, vs time and $ spent later. Last year I watched as a fellow drove his 1600 abnormale, with brass showing on the mains and rod bearings, blowing oil like a gusher, low oil pressure ALL the time, + 2 broken engine mounts and a leaky rear seal. He usually shifted somewhere beyond 6500
. By some hand of fate, the poor thing stayed together until "winter". His bill for the rebuild, however, was considerable. It's all up to you. To quote Clint Eastwood, "Do you feel lucky?" Hope this helps. Gordon Raymond
If it's blowing oil out the breather, you probably have considerable blow by past the rings and valve guides. If your pressure readings are accurate, the bearings and / or oil pump are on the way out too. How much (miles - + high rpm) do you plan to drive before winter? When does anyone start on a rebuild that could be extensive? How do you feel about grinding crankshaft journals way undersize, if it's currently eating itself up? How long will it take you to find all the bits you need for the rebuild? Lots of these questions you will have to answer for yourself, enjoyment now, vs time and $ spent later. Last year I watched as a fellow drove his 1600 abnormale, with brass showing on the mains and rod bearings, blowing oil like a gusher, low oil pressure ALL the time, + 2 broken engine mounts and a leaky rear seal. He usually shifted somewhere beyond 6500
. By some hand of fate, the poor thing stayed together until "winter". His bill for the rebuild, however, was considerable. It's all up to you. To quote Clint Eastwood, "Do you feel lucky?" Hope this helps. Gordon Raymond
You know Gordon, you're a real light in my day ... but I can't thank you enough for the reply!
So, I'm going to need to do a bit more investigation before rolling the dice and sacrificing a goat to the ghost of Nicola. True oil pressure readings that Patrick suggested and a compression test are in order. Maybe even pull the oil pan and see what I can see?
Either way, sounds like I'll have some interesting pictures of engine guts to post!
... but I can't thank you enough for the reply!So, I'm going to need to do a bit more investigation before rolling the dice and sacrificing a goat to the ghost of Nicola. True oil pressure readings that Patrick suggested and a compression test are in order. Maybe even pull the oil pan and see what I can see?
Either way, sounds like I'll have some interesting pictures of engine guts to post!
1 - 14 of 14 Posts
