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techtalk:ih:oil03 [2019/12/21 01:47] hippysmack [Priming the Oil Pump] |
techtalk:ih:oil03 [2020/05/11 21:04] hippysmack [Oil Pump Cycle] |
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| {{:techtalk:ih:oil:77-_85_oil_pump_drawing_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&400|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:77-85_oil_pump_feed_transfer_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) | {{:techtalk:ih:oil:77-_85_oil_pump_drawing_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&400|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) {{:techtalk:ih:oil:77-85_oil_pump_feed_transfer_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) | ||
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| * This pump has two hose fittings; ((ironheadjunkie of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1400314&page=2)) | * This pump has two hose fittings; ((ironheadjunkie of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1400314&page=2)) | ||
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| * Then, the oil will return from the front fitting of the oil pump to the oil tank. | * Then, the oil will return from the front fitting of the oil pump to the oil tank. | ||
| + | {{:techtalk:evo:oil:oil_pressure_switch_threads_by_hippysmack.png?direct&300|}} ((drawing by Hippysmack)) \\ | ||
| ===== Production Oil Pumps ===== | ===== Production Oil Pumps ===== | ||
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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)) |
