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Bryanj:
In all the time i have been doing them i have had 1 and only 1 that wouldnt self prime, i removed the pressure switch and filled pump through the hole then refitted switch.
Least messy way of checking oil flow is to remove cam cover end caps the the bolts holding the steel brackets down, oil should come out of the bolt holes

gary123:

--- Quote from: Bryanj on September 16, 2023, 09:47:11 PM ---In all the time i have been doing them i have had 1 and only 1 that wouldnt self prime, i removed the pressure switch and filled pump through the hole then refitted switch.
Least messy way of checking oil flow is to remove cam cover end caps the the bolts holding the steel brackets down, oil should come out of the bolt holes

--- End quote ---

Ill have a look at that in the morning.

K2-K6:
If it doesn't come through there to the oil filter housing, then by default it won't arrive at the head. It's the only route it can take.  There's no other path.

It's essentially free to check at the filter location to see if it gets there, that's irrespective of what we think any problem may be.

Checking at camshaft is ultimately pointless IF there's no oil at present at the filter.  Fine to check head if it's getting to filter though.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Might be worth nipping the pump off to check the drive pin is in place, if you take the end plate off  you can rotate the pump with the kick start and see if it's rotating - also see if there is oil there.

It might be possible the plate seal is pulling in air instead of oil from the sump.

gary123:
Well thanks for all you replies, all of which I have done.
Oil filter off, pump off, sump off replaced all and refilled pump through the pressure switch hole. Spin it up and, kerching all is good.
Cant really say what it was but priming pump seems most likely.

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