[AT] Super MTA oil pressure

[charlie hill]

Dick,  since you found that blocked passage I'd be willing to bet that is
the whole problem unless you have damaged the cam bushings since the problem
started.  You might find spray cans of carb cleaner or break cleaner handy
in cleaning out those lines and passages.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "D. Day" <ddss at scppd.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 10:31 PM
Subject: RE: [AT] Super MTA oil pressure


> Dave, thanks for the reply.  I removed the oil filter base from the block
> and found a gum-like sludge in the outlet opening. I cleaned it out but
> assume there is more further up the line. Tomorrow, I am going to try to
> clean out the rest of the oil passages. If the problem is in the cam
> oil-sleeve, that could be a major problem.
>
> Dick
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of David Myers
> Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 6:27 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: RE: [AT] Super MTA oil pressure
>
>
>
> --- "D. Day" <ddss at scppd.net> wrote:
> > The problem appears to be further down the system,
> > the rocker arm assembly
> > was just rebuilt and I've checked and it seems like
> > all oil passages are
> > clear.
> Pardon the late reply, but I'm thinking there has to
> be a restriction between the filter and the head.  70
> lbs is way to much (at least on the engines of that
> era I'm familiar with).  Probably a slug in an oil
> passage.  Hope you find it soon and simple.
>
> Dave Myers
> Paw Paw, Michigan
>
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