Priming crisis-right now!!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Aug 09, 05 6:01 pm

Skippy, do you have a torque figure for the plate bolt?

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Tue Aug 09, 05 7:18 pm

I did not say use nowt, I said do not use sealers, ie hermitite or (gawd forbid) RTV

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Aug 09, 05 7:27 pm

For goodness sake make sure the relief valve works!!!

I didn't and it fired my oil filter clean out the engine bay the first time I started it.... followed by 3 litres of oil!!!

Make sure both the gasket surfaces are flat and nice, if not get a flatting block and some wet 'n' dry and make them flat. I believe the adapter on the block twists into location? if so ensure it hasn't pinched the gasket.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Aug 09, 05 7:30 pm

Bratfink, i'm currently using the standard set up. just managed to squeeze a 4" filter on behind the exhaust. The relief valve, not sure what you mean?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Aug 09, 05 7:46 pm

The relief valve can be found inside the oil pump assembly, it is spring loaded and allows oil to go back into the sump if the oil pressure gets too high. You'll have to pull the sump off and take the oil pump out to check it, but if it is a brand new pump it should be fine. I don't have any pics handy to post what I mean (not at home right now).

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Aug 09, 05 8:02 pm

I know what you mean now. yep the pump is brand new. Cant remember if its Miloden or Melling but i fitted it right out of the box. The oil filter hasnt been blown right off but thereis a whole bunch of oil pouring out from the plate at 30 psi+

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Aug 10, 05 8:51 am

Thanks Terry, i'm sticking at it. Set up is conventional and i'll put a rule across it (I have two to choose from) and try again.