I'm in the middle of doing a top-end rebuild of my factory V8 whilst still
in the car. I got the heads off and as part of many tests decided to check
the oil flow out of the ports in the block. I spun the engine on the
starter for what seemed like ages but no oil came out of either port and no
pressure registered on the gauge. I drained the coolant (a relative term,
since it seems impossible to get it out of the right-hand side of the block
since there is no drain tap) but have haven't touched anything to do with
the oil pump, filter, cooler or gauge etc.
Comments? Could the removal of the valve gear have allowed the oil to drain
down and empty the pump? Will I now have to remove the pump and pack it
with Vaseline or otherwise prime it before I can get any oil pressure? I
intend to remove the front cover hence oil pump etc anyway.
TIA,
PaulH.
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