Posted by Greg1959 on September 19, 2011 at 09:59:47 from (69.176.13.178):
Just completed a rebuild of a 1957 ford 800 series 172 c.i.d. engine. Installed it on the tractor. I have heard tales of people doing a rebuild and starting the engine and running it while not checking the oil pressure. Then the engine locks up. I do not want this to happen...so I am taking my time. Anyway, No fuel is going to the motor. I am just cranking the engine using the starter. Would this keep me from building up oil pressure? I don't crank too long but the oil pressure gauge does not even budge. I had some old timers tell me that you have to 'prime' the oil pump before starting, after a rebuild. They could not tell me how to 'prime' the oil pump though. Any suggestions? Or should I go ahead and start the engine and keep an eye on the oil pressure and see if it builds?
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