My student w/ the 292 is getting ready to fire his 292 on the test stand, we built an oil pump primer for it and he set to work spinning it with a drill. After several minutes we still have nothing, no oil pressure on the gauge (none in the tube leading to the gauge), no oil to rockers arms, nothing. Pull the bottom off the oil pump and the primer is spinning the gears in the pump, there is oil in the pan (shows good on the dip stick??). I am thinking something might be plugging up the pickup?? Any other ideas, do we just need to prime it for a REAL long time??? thanks-

Did they fill the pump with oil before installing? It may not create enough vacuum if it is dry.


Lawrenceville, GA

I am going to guess no, could we fill it from the top side where the oil pump shaft goes??

You can try removing the pickup tube and use an oil can to squirt oil in there while turning it slowly. You should feel an increase in resistance as it gets coated.


Lawrenceville, GA

got it, we'll give it a shot - thanks!

Did you try to run the drill in both directions?

Best regards,



Paul Menten

Meridian, Idaho

Its a FORD. Turn the drill COUNTER CLOCKWISE.

Another thing you could check is to make sure the releif valve and spring are working properly. If the releif valve is sticking open it will cause no oil pressure.

Dan: Yes, follow up on the previous suggestions. Also remove the oil filter & put 8 oz of oil in it, let it soak in for a few minutes & then reinstall.

Paul

Dan:When you get it running don't expect immediate oil from rockers.Takes a minute or so for rocker shafts to fill with oil.Good luck by the way