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techtalk:ih:oil03 [2019/12/21 01:47]
hippysmack [Priming the Oil Pump]
techtalk:ih:oil03 [2019/12/21 01:52]
hippysmack [Priming the Oil Pump]
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     * Another way to prime the pump is to use assembly lube on the gerotors and inside of the pump before installing it. ((aswracing of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=4805186#​post4805186)) \\ Then you have an instant hydraulic seal to help the oil pump suck oil from the hose.     * Another way to prime the pump is to use assembly lube on the gerotors and inside of the pump before installing it. ((aswracing of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=4805186#​post4805186)) \\ Then you have an instant hydraulic seal to help the oil pump suck oil from the hose.
     * You can also using a large syringe with a tapered tip inserted into the oil supply hose on the bottom of the oil tank. ((ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=5751479#​post5751479)) \\ Then you can force feed oil the pump and on to the engine using this technique and it avoids having to mess with the sending unit.     * You can also using a large syringe with a tapered tip inserted into the oil supply hose on the bottom of the oil tank. ((ericfreeman of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=5751479#​post5751479)) \\ Then you can force feed oil the pump and on to the engine using this technique and it avoids having to mess with the sending unit.
-    * With this homemade tool, all you have to do is use a grease gun (without grease) filled with oil and pump it into the system so a dry start can be avoided. ​+    * With this homemade tool, all you have to do is use a grease gun (without grease) filled with oil and pump it into the system so a dry start can be avoided. ​{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​check_ball_tester_and_prelube_fitting_by_bustert.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by bustert of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1813185&​page=2))