[Roadsters] Oil Pump Primer

[Gary McCormick]

No compression means little significant load on crank bearings, but doesn't
change the loading on the cam bearings, rockers, etc. Yes, it is good practice
to use assembly lube on all of those surfaces, but I guess I'm just a
belt-and-suspenders kind of guy, esp. when it comes to something as crucial as
an engine rebuild. ;^)

Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
'70 2000 SRL311-13291
--- On Tue, 4/17/12, Wes Jones <dooger at wildblue.net> wrote:

From: Wes Jones <dooger at wildblue.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Oil Pump Primer
To: "Gary McCormick" <gkmcc at sbcglobal.net>
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 10:39 AM

The bottom line is, if an engine has been put together correctly, turning it
over with the starter motor with no compression hasn't even a remote chance to
harm the internals.  The crucial step is to put it together correctly and lube
wear surfaces as it goes together.  That done, the rest takes care of itself.

Of course, what a given person does with their toys is between them and their
creator.


Best, wes


On Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:47:37 -0400, Gary McCormick <gkmcc at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

> When it comes to the final stages of an engine rebuild -- on a classic
engine which is one of an increasingly rare breed -- better safe than sorry. A
little extra trouble at a crucial step in the process can yield dividends (or
avoid problems) down the road .
>
> Gary McCormick
> San Jose, CA
> '70 2000 SRL311-13291
> --- On Tue, 4/17/12, Wes Jones <dooger at wildblue.net> wrote:
>
> From: Wes Jones <dooger at wildblue.net>
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Oil Pump Primer
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 3:41 AM
>
> Ya know, it just seems to me taking out all the plugs and spinning the
engine over will bring oil pressure up throughout the engine.  If the engine
was assembled with good lube on the parts then nothing is going to be harmed
in the short time before the oil pressure comes up.  It's so much simpler.
>
> Best, wes
>
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