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Re: How do I get the oil pressure up ?

To: RALPH JANNELLI <RALPH.JANNELLI@prodigy.net>, "Ronald A. Dowty" <rdowty@jspp.com>
Subject: Re: How do I get the oil pressure up ?
From: Don Kerr <dkveuro@pop.flash.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 10:09:47 -0600
Cc: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: DKV EURO
References: <Pine.SOL.3.91.991215181417.12007D-100000@unix2.nysed.gov> <017601bf477b$a8d760a0$d5a79cd1@rjannelli>
unfortunatly not everyone has a reversable drill........dk

RALPH JANNELLI wrote:
> 
> Actually a better way is to remove the distributor and the distributor drive
> gear, then using a flat blade in a drill engage the oil pump shaft and spin
> away. This will pressurize everything without scuffing caused by moving the
> dry metal on metal.
> 
> Ralph
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
> To: Ronald A. Dowty <rdowty@jspp.com>
> Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 6:15 PM
> Subject: Re: How do I get the oil pressure up before starting a newly
> rebuilt TR6?
> 
> >
> > On Wed, 15 Dec 1999, Ronald A. Dowty wrote:
> >
> > > What do I need to do to insure proper oil pressure before staring my
> engine
> > > for the first time after being rebuilt.
> >
> > Pull the plugs and spin it with the starter until you see pressure
> > registering on the gauge. Then put plugs back and reconnect the ignition
> > and attempt to start it. That should do it.
> >
> > --Andy
> >
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> > * Andrew Mace, President and                *
> > *   10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Consultant *
> > * Vintage Triumph Register <www.vtr.org>    *
> > * amace@unix2.nysed.gov                     *
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