Roger in Manitoba
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Much time has gone by since I've started this project. I had the crank machined, installed new bearings (crank and rod), and rebuilt the oil pump.
I set up the timing, connected and adjusted everything, connected the gas, turned on the key, and it started right up. It was a great sound. But, the joy was short lived. I looked at the oil pressure gauge, and there was no pressure. I shut down the engine. I stared to think that there was no oil in the oil passages or the oil filter, so it would just take a minute to build up pressure. (yes, I added oil into the engine).
I stated it again, and let it run for a minute. Still no oil pressure. I disconnected the oil pressure line from the side of the engine, and started it up again. Oil did come out. But, it only trickled out. I connected the line back up, and disconnected it from the the back of the gauge, and started it again. It ran smoothly, but still no oil coming out of the oil pressure line.
The only thing I can think of is a bad oil pressure relief valve. But, I have it turned all of the wall in. I think it would take a lot of pressure to have it operate.
Can you guys think of anything else that I should look for? Your help is appreciated.
Roger
I set up the timing, connected and adjusted everything, connected the gas, turned on the key, and it started right up. It was a great sound. But, the joy was short lived. I looked at the oil pressure gauge, and there was no pressure. I shut down the engine. I stared to think that there was no oil in the oil passages or the oil filter, so it would just take a minute to build up pressure. (yes, I added oil into the engine).
I stated it again, and let it run for a minute. Still no oil pressure. I disconnected the oil pressure line from the side of the engine, and started it up again. Oil did come out. But, it only trickled out. I connected the line back up, and disconnected it from the the back of the gauge, and started it again. It ran smoothly, but still no oil coming out of the oil pressure line.
The only thing I can think of is a bad oil pressure relief valve. But, I have it turned all of the wall in. I think it would take a lot of pressure to have it operate.
Can you guys think of anything else that I should look for? Your help is appreciated.
Roger