Hi Mike,
What a frustrating problem. Most pumps don't lose prime when changing
the conversion filter, yet that happens to you regularly.
Have you tried filling the filter with fresh oil before screwing it
on?
Is there a prime plug on the top of your pump?
An idea, that I've never had to try, disconnect the oil gauge flex
line and pull a vacuum on it until oil appears....
Bob
On Tue, 2 May 2006 12:15:27 EDT PopeyMike@aol.com writes:
> Help:
>
> 1953 MG-TD with spin on oil filter conversion. Have changed oil
> many times
> - always takes a while to prime - but eventually it Works.
>
> This time changed the oil and filter and cannot get it primed. I
> try
> everything - even turning the rear wheel in reverse while the
> transmission is in
> 4th gear. Nothing. Cannot get the pressure up.
>
> Last took out the relief valve spring and ball - cranked over engine
> without
> spark plugs - the relief valve cavity is dry - no oil flowing out.
>
> Have I got a huge air pocket in the pump that is preventing a proper
> prime?
>
> Any suggestions or ideas.?
>
> Michael Balahutrak
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