Yes, Mark. In fact, while the engine was apart, we decided to just
overhaul the thing and replaced the bearings and all, even though
some of these parts still seemed ok. I'm still waiting for the new
parts I ordered (oil pump, valve relief kit, etc.), so everything is
pretty well still as it was. I'll update the group when I am finally
able to replace my pump. By the way, is the standard 1302S engine
supposed to have a "high" or a "low" compression?


--- In 1302@..., markwalters@t... wrote:
> Charlie,
> When you split the case did you check all the main bearing
journals, Crank
> end-float, etc? I wonder if your bearings are worn giving you low
oil pressure?
> That would also explain the high "engine" temprature.
> >-- Original Message --
> >To: 1302@...
> >From: "charliebite" <charliebite@y...>
> >Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 12:06:32 -0000
> >Subject: Re: [1302 eGroup] overheating problem
> >Reply-To: 1302@...
> >
> >
> >
> >Mark,
> >Thanks for your thoughts, Mark but actually, we already checked
that
> >too. Seemed to be in good working order. Besides, I really suspect
> >that the engine is really running hot 'coz when the light starts
to
> >flicker, the hood, and especially the stainless handle, is really
hot
> >too. Maybe I'll change the oil pump and see what happens. Will
update
> >the group of any development.
> >
> >--- In 1302@..., "Mark Walters" <markwalters@t...>
> >wrote:
> >> Probably a faulty oil pressure switch. Did you change that?
> >> If not do it & see if that makes a difference
> >>
> >> Mark
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: charliebite [mailto:charliebite@y...]
> >> Sent: 29 July 2004 18:29
> >> To: 1302@...
> >> Subject: [1302 eGroup] overheating problem
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi everyone.
> >>
> >> I am having overheating problems with my stock 1600 engine. When
I
> >> drive my superbug, "Junior", for about an hour or so, the oil
> >warning
> >> light (I believe it's also known as the "idiot" light) starts to
> >> flicker. The light however goes off each time I rev the engine.
> >>
> >> The fan seems to be in good working order and the engine tin
wares
> >> are all complete. I had even gone to the extent of having the
> >engine
> >> opened 2 times already to check and re-check the oil pump, the
> >engine
> >> case and oil passageways, as well as the oil cooler, but we
still
> >> couldn't find the trouble!
> >>
> >> Please help!
> >>
> >> Charlie
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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