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Re: Rebuilt Engine, No Oil Pressure

To: Jeff Fayne <fayne@ibm.net>
Subject: Re: Rebuilt Engine, No Oil Pressure
From: David Ambrose <stargazer1@home.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 21:39:11 -0800
Jeff Fayne wrote:
> 
> Graham Haber wrote:
> 
> >  I thought about installing the new oil pump wrong but I think it only
> > goes in one way.
> 
> I had the same problem when I rebuilt my engine. In my haste, I chose the
> wrong oil pump->block gasket (apparently the 3-main one) from the gasket
> kit. This caused the pump to fail to seal against the block (gap between the
> pump housing as the block). Hence no oil pressure.
> 
        The pump should prime itself if it's in decent condition.  However, if
the oli has drained out of the cooler, it might take a while for the
pressure to come up.

        Before going too much further, I would suggest checking the bypass
valve to make sure it's properly installed. You can do this in a few
minutes without a lot of bother. The valve is a plug and spring under a
large bolt-like object on the right side of the engine.

        Good Luck,
        Dave Ambrose

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