Cam change near finish but mysterious oil pump noise
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The three 20 second spins with the plugs out should show some pressure on the gauge.
I always make sure I have some pressure before actually firing the motor.
Because if there is not pressure, damage will occur before you figure it out.
But I do add about 6 ounces of oil before closing up the pushrod tubes.
I always make sure I have some pressure before actually firing the motor.
Because if there is not pressure, damage will occur before you figure it out.
But I do add about 6 ounces of oil before closing up the pushrod tubes.
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The three 20 second spins with the plugs out should show some pressure on the gauge.
I always make sure I have some pressure before actually firing the motor.
Because if there is not pressure, damage will occur before you figure it out.
But I do add about 6 ounces of oil before closing up the pushrod tubes.
I always make sure I have some pressure before actually firing the motor.
Because if there is not pressure, damage will occur before you figure it out.
But I do add about 6 ounces of oil before closing up the pushrod tubes.
Any other ideas?
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Did it. Let her run for a few seconds. Must be a real slow learner because what I'm now fretting is that there was no oil pressure.
Will need to see oil pressure build up before I try to fire her up again. Dove back into the cam chest again. No oil build up in the chest like there was when I first opened it up, but it did seem like the pump and plate were oilier then when I had buttoned it up. Probably pull the oil pump off of the camplate for a thorough inspection.
Any other ideas?
Will need to see oil pressure build up before I try to fire her up again. Dove back into the cam chest again. No oil build up in the chest like there was when I first opened it up, but it did seem like the pump and plate were oilier then when I had buttoned it up. Probably pull the oil pump off of the camplate for a thorough inspection.
Any other ideas?
But if you're like me and many of the rest of us, you won't have peace of mind until you re-do it. What's a gasket a few o rings and a couple hours right?
Mark
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