I'm attempting to start my motor for the first time and I thought I'd
connect my oil pressure gage, remove the spark plugs, and crank
the motor over until it developed oil pressure. Well I cranked
for 5 minutes with 15s crank times alternated by 1 minute wait
periods, and I fail to get any oil pressure. I removed the gage
thinking maybe the line needed to be bled but there is no oil coming
from the line. I removed the oil filter and its bone dry. I then
removed the pressure relief valve and cranked and nothing
comes out. What gives? Isn't it reasonable to expect oil pressure
at start motor crank speeds? I seem to remember before the
motor was overhauled I could get oil pressure simply by
cranking the starter.
David Brady
TR250
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