[Healeys] No oil pressure BJ8

[Michael Oritt]

Bob--

You don't say if you put in a new oil pump or checked the old one for
clearances, etc.  In any case, assuming the pump is functional it is
sometimes recommended to pack it with vaseline or light grease to help it
reprime, though I have never had to do this.

At this point I would recommend that before going to the trouble of pulling
the sump and doing that that you loosen the filter canister nut or back off
the spin-on a few turns to lessen resistance and--after first putting some
rags around the filter--spin the engine over with plugs disconnected.  Oil
pressure should quickly come up and then you can clean up the mess.

Best--Michael Oritt


On Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 4:31 PM Robert Begani <rfbegani at gmail.com> wrote:

> Last year I pulled the engine, had it machined, new bearings etc.  Got it
> back in the engine compartment, and assembled the mufflers, carbs, and
> added oils. So I could start the engine.  As per Kees recommendation
> removed the spark plugs and spun the engine to check oil pressure.  Gauge
> did not budge.  Removed the new flexible hose from the engine to the
> pressure gauge, spun the engine, no oil coming from the engine.  Ideas what
> to do now?
>
>
>
> Bob Begani
>
> BJ8 67
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