Oil Pressure Query

[Reckless Rat]

I'm forgetting of course that ambient temperatures in the UK are a bit colder than where I am. When you do your road test it might be worthwhile removing the fan belt (or just take it off the bottom pulley and leave it safe with a cable tie) - an Austin Seven engine will take a long time to warm up in the winter and will happily run without forced cooling.

I actually use the oil pressure gauge as an indication as to when optimum operating temperature has been reached - even down here in the south of France it can take a long time from cold.

Best of luck.