<VV> Pre Oiling

[Ron]

Looks to me that it's a good reason NOT to have an electric fuel pump!
RonH

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Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Pre Oiling


> Ah, yet another reason to have an electric fuel pump...
>
> My electric fuel pump has a oil pressure cut out. So, after the car sits 
> for a while (or the carbs are otherwise drain of fuel) the engine needs to 
> crank for a while to build oil pressure. Once that happens the fuel will 
> be delivered to the carbs and then the engine will start. Typically, this 
> all take about 10-15 seconds with only the first 3-5 seconds with the OP 
> light on.
>
> Ned
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vairologist at verizon.net
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Sent: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:08 PM
> Subject: <VV> Pre Oiling
>
>
>
>
> I have pre-oiled a few engines after major repairs or after sitting for 
> long
> periods. It occurred to me that my Vair or my Manx (Vair engined) would 
> sit for
> periods of time or at least most of the winters here. I am sure others are 
> of
> similar thought. It is not that difficult to pop out the dist. and turn 
> oil pump
> on a Vair but it takes time and then you might move something and have to
> readjust everything. Now I have heard all my gearhead days that most of 
> the
> worst wear comes from those few seconds at startup while the bearings are
> screaming for the oil to get there.
>  -----------------------------------------------
>  Smitty Says:  Keith I understand where you are coming from.  I too hate 
> to
> start an engine up that has sat for a week or so (or more).  Commonly 
> expressed
> philosophy on VV is to run the pump.  I have a problem with that.  I have 
> done
> so with the block cover off and not all that much is going on there.  For 
> sure
> the cyl walls are not profiting from it.  So I prefer cranking the engine 
> a
> dozen times or so with the coil wire pulled out.  Well within the 
> manufacturers
> limits set on starter operation.  Red light goes out.  Crank throws throw 
> oil
> into the cylinders.  And this is low stress on the bearings.  No 
> combustion
> loads.  No muss, no fuss.
>  So I must say this.  Difference of opinion now, Not Flame.  I consider 
> what
> you are talking about to be big time overkill for a minor problem. 
> Especially
> with a stock Corvair.
>
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