AFASTYZFR1

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I am priming my new motor and pulled ignition and fuel.......I have cranked it 4 times for about 6 sec and the oil pressure gauge only moves a little.....still in red.......is everything ok......or do I need to prime it more

JPH

iTrader: (2)

Crank it till you get 20psi+, then light it off.

AFASTYZFR1

iTrader: (55)

I just held it for about 20 sec twice and gauge barely moves

AFASTYZFR1

iTrader: (55)

Also I did not install oil pump........exotic performance did.....I did install the oil pickup tube though but it was flush.....but I cant remember if there was an o-ring on it or if there is supposed to be

RZRSEDGE

iTrader: (21)

Supposed to be an o-ring on the pick up tube. Also, I've found it works well to pack the pump with petroleum jelly. Oil pressure builds quick this way. Good luck!

00ssmg

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i did my cam swap like a month ago and didnt pack pump with anything but assy lube....i tried cranking it over with coil disconected tried four or five times at about 15 to 20 seconds a pop...gauge never moved....fired it up and within 15-20 seconds had 60 psi...dont crank the motor over to much because you will do more bad than good...the starter cant crank the motor over fast enought to get good oil pressure like that once it running you will be good to go....

AFASTYZFR1

iTrader: (55)

i honestly don't know if there is an o-ring on the pickup....i took it off but it in a bag and put it right back on after my motor work was done......if it doesn't have an o-ring and my tuner starts the motor tom will it still have some oil pressure....?

JFM-jr

iTrader: (23)

I hate to say it but the O-Ring is a biggie. What a predicament your in . . Tough call to make but if I knew I had no O ring I would not chance it. Possible the pump may not be effective at drawing oil into the pickup tube.

AFASTYZFR1

iTrader: (55)

I am going to overfill it and check again by cranking it without spark and fuel and if it doesn't build oil pressure......I will check the pick-up

JFM-jr

iTrader: (23)

Major league pain in the ***** but you gotta do what you gotta do man. Let us know what you find and how you make out. If it turns out you need to install an O-Ring (hopefully not) be sure the O-Ring does not get pinched in the pump housing.

AFASTYZFR1

iTrader: (55)

I have a total of 8 quarts in and cranked it twice for about 10 seconds and still nothing......and have drops of oil on the bellhousing even though I put a new rear main in and rear cover gasket


If I pull transmission can I get oil pan off to inspect oil pickup o-ring or do I need to do something else