I had the same problem with my 1500 after putting a new-to-me engine in. The problem was sorted once I had replaced the oil pressure sender unit. These only cost a few quid so this is the best place to start.
I assume that you have checked silly things like the correct amount and viscosity of the oil? cheers John --- Jeff Gruber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now, I'm getting worried. Here's what it says about the motor > > Entire engine was rebuilt using parts from Moss Motors and British > Victoria > and has about 300 miles on it. The break-in oil has been replaced. > Rebuild > included : Pistons/rings, Bearings, Gaskets, new oil pump, new water > pump, > new clutch and pressure plate, new throw out bearing, flywheel turned, > Crank turned, Cam polished, Valves were checked fine. All engine > machine > work done by Douglas engines in Chattanooga, TN. > > This says the bearings have been replaced. I've sent a e-mail to the > owner > asking about the type of oil used. > > Notice it only has 300 miles on the rebuilt motor. > > > At 12:07 PM 7/15/2002 +0100, Tim Dafforn wrote: > > > >Jeff Gruber wrote: > > > > > Well, I won the bid for the car on e-bay for $3550. I just saw the > car a > > > few minutes ago and it lives up to the description. It's not > perfect, but > > > it seems to be in good shape and it looks good, too. Of course, > the > > > pictures would not show all the detail. There are little bits that > will > > > need to be fixed, but all in all it seems to be as described. > > > > > > I'm supposed to take delivery on Friday. > > > > > > One question. When I drove the car, the oil light comes on at > idle. The > > > owner said that it does that and that the owners manual even warns > > about it. > > > > > > Can anyone verify that for me? My 77 Spit doesn't do that. > > > > > > >It shouldn't come on! > >Unless, the idle is set way too low or the bearings are shot > >Hope its the first > >Cheers > >Tim > > > > > > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > Jeff 'Practically A Collector' Gruber Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
