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> In a message dated 3/26/2005 12:41:35 PM Central Standard Time,
> jwvoto@itlnet.net writes:
>
> << it spit out the
> oil put in there showing that the pump would work but still didn't suck,
> rather it does 'suck'. Should I have used Ultragray instead of the Halomar?
> Any suggestions? >>
>
> Cut two holes in a coffee can lid. One to fit tight around your "pressure
> out" line, and one for the Shop Vac hose. Fire up the Shop Vac and suck oil
> right
> through the pump. Let it run a couple of minutes and then spin the engine
> without the plugs or ignition and you should see good oil volume entering the
> can. When in doubt, prime the pump with hypoid through the pressure out line by
> turning the engine over backwards. That works well also.
>
> Whenever you build new, spin up oil flow with the pressure out line
> disconnected and hanging in and empty can. Otherwise, resistance in the oil
> system will
> just blow off the priming oil and get you nothing. If you have a remote
> filter mount, you can just leave the filter off until flow is established. Be
> sure
> to fill the filter before installing it. When you assemble, pack the pump with
> wheel bearing grease. It will prime instantly when started months later, like
> a spare race engine.
>
>
> Lynn E. Hanover
>
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