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MG TD TF 1500 - Oil Pressure Regulator

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My TF came with a Moss Adjustable Oil Pressure Regulator in place. The motor is in very good condition. I just searched the archives on this accessory, but could not find the answer to my question. The techie at Moss was not sure either. Which way do I turn the adjuster to increase oil pressure? In or out? I went out and experimented, turning in and out about one complete turn with no significant change in pressure on my dash guage.
Also, how large are the adjustment intervals? Is it multiple turns, or just a fraction of a turn?

Tom
tn Norby

Tom,

It should be *IN* to increase pressure (compresses the spring against the ball bearing seal). There doesn't seem to be an exact adjustment interval...

Gene


Gene Gillam

Tom; Probably won't see a change at idle-relief rarely plays a role at low rpms. Trial and error type adjustment-make take more than a turn to see a change. Dan
Dan Craig

Thank you gentlemen;
I'll experiment with turning IN and see if I can have a balance between 50psi and minimal leaks.

Also, I installed pertronix today. All went well. Performance at speed and at idle feels better, so far. I will not miss gaping the points.

Tom
Tom Norby

This thread was discussed between 07/09/2009 and 08/09/2009

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