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I rebuilt my oil pump alongside my engine rebuild.I now cannot get any oil up to the main gallery.The scavenge side of the pump is working well as it picked up the pint of oil i tipped down the rocker cover and deposited it back in the tank.But what ever i do i cannot seem to get any thing from the pressure side of the pump.Is it possible to put the rotors back together wrong?I know i matched the dots on each pair of rotors with both facing upwards during assembly.The pressure relief valve moves easily, maybe a little to easily but still has pressure against it.Any ideas anyone??
I have been following the various start up oil pressure threads and having had difficulty getting pressure on the last rebuild, am picking up tips for the next start up (some time off yet). I am obviously going the multi recommended vaseline route but am intrigued at what point do you change the oil tp get shut of the residual vaseline from the oil - we are all so particular about our oils/viscosity, given that vaseline isn't made to lubricate with the loads on a hot engine, won't there be bearing damage if you don't change the oil ASAP?Over to you SOHC experts!