Randy Wilson wrote:
>
> On a MGB engine (and Midget for that matter), the oil pump is driven directly
> by the camshaft; not by the distributor. Your only choice is to remove all
> spark plugs, and spin the engine with the starter until good oil pressure is
> shown.
**** I tried that on the MGA; found I just didn't have the belly for it. To
hasten the process, I backfilled the oil galleys through the oil pressure
gauge hose. I remember there was a small funnel involved, and one of those
pumps that work off a power drill; and a few different sizes of plastic
hose; and a rag. Sure was a mess when I finished! But after that I got
full oil pressure with 10 seconds of cranking.
- Jerry Kaidor
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