[Healeys] SOS no oil pressure

[Dave Porter]

It is common practice to prime the pump by injecting some assembly lube into
the pickup end. At this point you'll likely have to inject some oil into the
pump via the pressure relief valve or the oil filter outlet. Sometimes
lifting the front of the car so the oil level is higher around the pump
works..
dave

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-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Allen Miller
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2010 4:17 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] SOS no oil pressure

After two months leading up to the fire-up of my 100m today, I was horrified
to find zero oil pressure. Motor turns over rapidly with plugs out, and I
removed the pressure gauge line to verify that it was not a clog there.

The motor was rebuilt with all the oiling components placed back on. There
was adequate oil pressure before the motor was torn down. The only change is
the addition of a Welch oil cooler kit mounted to the spin-off plate, but I
don't  see how that would make a difference. 

Am I overlooking something simple? Is there a need to prime the pump
somehow? All suggestions are very much needed. 

Thanks

Allen Miller BN2M
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