I bought a recon Holbay short engine from a guy who is very familiar with
rebuilding them. He advised that the biggest problem is priming the oil
pump, suggesting I should fill via the filter fitting. Haven't got to that
point yet!
Pete
----- Original Message -----
From: <RootesRooter@aol.com>
To: <peter.noonan@xtra.co.nz>; <edalsj@igs.net>
Cc: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: Oil pressure in new engine
> It could just need a few more rpm's than the starter can generate to prime
> it. Fire it up and listen.
>
> Dick Sanders
> Kent, WA
>
>
> In a message dated 3/27/02 7:38:48 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> peter.noonan@xtra.co.nz writes:
>
> << ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Slade" <edalsj@igs.net>
> To: "List, Alpine" <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 12:09 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 >>
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