Has the engine been rebuilt? In the rebuild gasket set there are two different
oil pump gaskets. If the wrong one is used, it doesn't cover all of the holes
causing a delay in the oil pump getting suction. The result is a delay in
establishing oil pressure.
---- Duvall Video Productions <mike@duvallvideo.com> wrote:
> I've seen the subject of delayed startup oil pressure on here which I have
> been experiencing on my 65 B. I have had to turn it over without the choke
> but it takes quite awhile to build up pressure- 15 seconds or so on running.
>
> I'm using a WIX 51374 oil filter which is the filter for an the 75-80 B and it
> fits nicely with the oil cooler and adapter.
>
> This filter has the anti drain back valve and WIX filters are supposed to be
> very high quality and use a teflon drain back valve which is touted as
> better.
>
> Any other causes of a delay in oil pressure? I thought about it just being
> air in the line but the knocking precludes that.
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