[TR] oil pump prep

Bob Labuz yellowtr at adelphia.net
Tue Dec 31 06:12:37 MST 2013


Peter,

I did the same thing as with bearings, pistons etc. I used engine 
assemble lube during assembly. The red stuff.

This includes the gear and shaft as well.

I have heard of some owners, using a drill to prime the pump before 
installing the drive shaft but I did not have to do that step.

After full engine assembly, I just cranked it without spark plugs until 
I saw some pressure indicated on the gauge. Once fired up and running, 
pressure was what you would expect from a fresh rebuilt engine. Plenty 
of oil in the rocker shaft.

Bob

On 12/31/2013 07:55 AM, Peter Arakelian wrote:
> After cleaning and checking specs, how do you prep your oil pump for
> installation?  Pack with Vaseline, pack with something else, or leave alone
> and just install?
>
> Peter Arakelian - '71 TR6, Daily Driver


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