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by Hadders
Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:12 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Reducing oil pressure on a 76 RV8
Replies: 7
Views: 2753

Thanks Dave, what am I looking for with the rockers or is it obvious? They currently dont appear to be particulary noisey. I brough a new oil pump housing and the chap did mention that some aftermarket rockers could cause pressure issues but I've not personally changed them be the previous owner of ...
by Hadders
Thu Jul 20, 2017 6:57 am
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Reducing oil pressure on a 76 RV8
Replies: 7
Views: 2753

Noticed a lot saying they have low pressure on idle but no pressure! Wouldn't mind about 5psi as again noted it's the volume rather than pressure. Do you think I should stick a set of mains in?
by Hadders
Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Reducing oil pressure on a 76 RV8
Replies: 7
Views: 2753

Yep idle speed is set to suit the auto transmission, would have to be over a 1000 to keep the light off.
by Hadders
Wed Jul 19, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Reducing oil pressure on a 76 RV8
Replies: 7
Views: 2753

Reducing oil pressure on a 76 RV8

Hi, Rover V8 1976 I have an issue with oil pressure which from cold is good at around 40psi but once warm drops to virtually 0 with oil light on and gauge showing nothing. If you rev it instantly increases and tried another mechanical gauge which showed the same as the current electronic. Not sure o...

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