Message text written by "CLIFF DAVIES"
>In an attempt to start my newly rebuilt TR6 motor I pre-primed the motor
by
spinning the oil pump with a cordless drill and a 6" X 1/2" bolt. All
worked
except I could not see a reading on the oil pressure gauge. I removed the
oil
pressure line at the block spun it again and no oil came out of the
fitting. I
was under the impression I would see oil coming out of the rockers too. I
did
change the pressure relief piston and spring I didn't start the motor, I
wanted to be sure .Any advice?
<
Cliff, are you spinning the oil pump in the right direction? (sorry, but I
have to ask)
Also, did you prime the pump? On more than one occasion I have had to take
an oil pump apart, pack it with light grease and reinstall it before I
could get it to work. Once doing that I get oil pressure striaght away!
Good luck
Dave Massey
71 TR6
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