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Subject:Re: Any tricks for priming oil pump?
From:David Beierl
Date:Sat, 9 Jul 2011 17:10:44 -0400

At 04:48 PM 7/9/2011, Ken Lewis wrote:
>Finally installed this engine that I rebuilt several years ago. I have been
>unsuccessful in obtaining any oil pressure. Any thoughts?
>TIA,

Something is wrong.  It's a gear pump, shouldn't have any priming
troubles.  This may sound silly, but make sure both gears are
installed.  Also check end clearance.  Bentley 17.9 shows a wear
limit of .004".  Gasket too thick?  I'm not sure there is a gasket
there but if so it's probably only one or two thou thick.

Yours,
David