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Flathead V8 oil pressure

After all the work on the P1 and the early summer weather not being great for classic motoring, it was over to the Allard M and its first run of the year. After checking all the oils, and having found the rear axle over-filled by almost a pint, we were nearly ready.

After running the engine up carefully and noting the oil pressure was nothing special, I checked the headlights and got – nothing! I took the fuse box cover off and fuse out, cleaned the holder, refitted everything and again – nothing. Colin got the

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