Perhaps you might want to take a wrench and turn the nut on the oil pressure
gage behind the ddash. Makes sure you have lost of rags in case you
disconnect it to far and oil sprays everywhere. Have a buddy crank the
enigne until oil drips from the lossened nut. Then, if that doesn't bring
results, yu might want to check the seal between the oil pump and block. You
can also take the valve cover off, then crank the engine to see if oil is
making it up to the rockers. Lou
----- Original Message -----
From: "maildgb" <maildgb@shaw.ca>
To: "alpine list" <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 5:13 PM
Subject: Fw: Oil pressure in new engine
> I have done three engines.
> Each and ever time I get the same problem.
> It is quite disturbing because I know I put oil in.
> After a 100 miles or so I change the oil.
> I always get pressure then.
>
> I think it has something to do with the tube leading to the dash but I do
> not know.
> I really do not know.
>
>
> dgb
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Slade" <edalsj@igs.net>
> To: "List, Alpine" <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 4:09 PM
> Subject: Oil pressure in new engine
>
>
> > I've got to a point where I am looking for words of wisdom. I have
> > installed the engine in my almost finished restoration, and have
> > attempted to get some oil pressure, with absolutely no results.
> > Situation is as follows:-
> >
> > Engine was built up from a virgin factory 1725 short block, fresh from
> > its original wooden crate. Bearings etc were checked OK before build-up.
> > Necessary additional parts were obtained from a 1725 which I have been
> > running for 15 years or so quite satisfactorily. All new gaskets etc.
> > Engine has standard oil cooler fitted, and usual Ford type screw on
> > filter. Oil pressure gauge connected, rocker cover removed and rocker,
> > pushrods etc liberally oiled.
> >
> > 4 1/2 litres of Quaker State 10-30 added. Engine (less spark plugs) was
> > turned by handle for about 80 turns, in the expectation that some oil
> > might be moved around. Engine was then turned on the starter for varying
> > amounts of time, sometimes as long as 20 seconds. Nothing on the gauge,
> > and no leaks. Have gone through this routine several times...still
> > nothing. Removed the plastic gauge pipe at the rear of the block, and
> > dumped 200ml of engine oil down the pipe in the hope of some of it
> > reaching the oil pump for priming purposes. Turned the engine on the
> > starter and still nothing.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > John Slade
> > Manotick, ON
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