Oil Pump not priming

[Steve V]

Steve, you are superman if you can make a DRY pump pull oil. I too have primed an easy 100 oil pumps. I do them all the time on the stand as well. That's the only way to set max oil pressure. When I assemble the pumps I use a little assembly lube. That's it. I suggested the petroleum jelly only for this particular situation.

I would think running the pump dry would score the thrust. Metal parts need oil to prevent wear. I know you know that.

Only lube is a light, oil nothing thick. Not a superman.

I watched RC run a completely dry pump with a drill on the bench when building it.

It certainly opened my eyes that day.

I know you have seen my videos of oil pump priming, no gasoline, no grease, no assy lube. I am doing one in a few I will video it again.

 

[TurboBuRick]

Only lube is a light, oil nothing thick. Not a superman.

I watched RC run a completely dry pump with a drill on the bench when building it.

It certainly opened my eyes that day.

I know you have seen my videos of oil pump priming, no gasoline, no grease, no assy lube. I am doing one in a few I will video it again.

I do them all the time too bro. I believe you. I just don't do anything DRY.

A little thin oil is not DRY. I really don't care what Richard clark does. Metal parts need oil.

 

[SFI Cutlass]

I have seen Richard Clark do it many times with a bucket in front of it. I had a customer over last nite working on his engine, he put a K&N filter on it and the engine would not prime. So I took off the filter, dry, spun the drill, out with the air and oil came out. Put filter back on and it primed right up.

Before all the people chime in: yes the pump was set-up tight I did it myself, no I didn't pac it with vasoline-stopped that 4 years ago never looked back-covered was blueprinted per usual. My stuff primes up dry on the stand everytime. Lots of videos of me priming customers builds on my Facebook page.

Glad you pointed that out. I too had a new k&n oil filter and the pump would not pump after start up and my engine started to knock. Bought a new wix filter and oil flowed no problem. People will defend that oil filters would not do that and typically they don’t but I will never use risk using another k&n oil filter again.

 

[Bob Lob-Law]

I have seen Richard Clark do it many times with a bucket in front of it. I had a customer over last nite working on his engine, he put a K&N filter on it and the engine would not prime. So I took off the filter, dry, spun the drill, out with the air and oil came out. Put filter back on and it primed right up.

Steve, you are very informed. I need to start looking at Richard Clark's page a little more. Thanks for the info. I'm going to try that either tonight or tomorrow. I'll let you know what happens. I never thought it could be a vapor lock.

 

[Steve V]

I do them all the time too bro. I believe you. I just don't do anything DRY.

A little thin oil is not DRY. I really don't care what Richard clark does. Metal parts need oil.

Facebook post up for you buddy

 

[Steve V]

Steve, you are very informed. I need to start looking at Richard Clark's page a little more. Thanks for the info. I'm going to try that either tonight or tomorrow. I'll let you know what happens. I never thought it could be a vapor lock.

Bob I go down there very often, he has taught me how to use his machines. He has been a great mentor, and I listen when he speaks. STGMAN (Bob Stanley) is pretty sharp too. I do a lot of Facebook posts from his shop.

I just bought a Bridgeport Milling Machine to start doing work at home, but I will still be a fixture at his shop. You should come down with me some weekend.

 

[Bob Lob-Law]

You should come down with me some weekend.

That would be pretty cool! I was hoping that the GN NATS would be a great time, however, I haven't heard of any dates yet for this year. Love Richard Clark's open house.

 

[Steve V]

That would be pretty cool! I was hoping that the GN NATS would be a great time, however, I haven't heard of any dates yet for this year. Love Richard Clark's open house.

May 2-5 2018

 

[Bob Lob-Law]

Roger, I'll be making reservations ASAP!!!! Very stoked!!

 

[TurboBuRick]

RCDB

 

[michael evans]

May 2-5 2018

Look again.

http://www.gsnationals.com/buick_gsca.htm

 

[turbofrank]

Learn something new everyday!

 

[Steve V]

Look again.

http://www.gsnationals.com/buick_gsca.htm

He's asking about Turbobuick.com nats in NC and RC's open house not BG, but thanks

 

[Steve V]

RCDB

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...ter_DataBase&usg=AOvVaw1C58je3qRy9h8sgi8vMBmz

 

[michael evans]

I thought "GS" Nationals but is was "GN" Nationals

 

[TurboBuRick]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjJyOnEv9HYAhUFhuAKHdQSA5sQFgg-MAc&url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_Coaster_DataBase&usg=AOvVaw1C58je3qRy9h8sgi8vMBmz

Guess again..

Hint: Google is not going to help

 

[LANDAU LIMITED]

Richard Clarks definitely better?

 

[TurboBuRick]

Richard Clarks definitely better?

Nope guess again

 

[captndave737]

2018 Turbobuick.com nationals held at RC’s Garage has a line under FORUMS on this site. May 2-5

 

[Bob Lob-Law]

Sorry guys, I was meaning Richard Clark's Garage and the racing that happens on Friday and Saturday. I fat fingered it.