<VV> No oil pressure after sitting for years??

[PatioMatt at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/17/2008 6:10:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
alphaenvirmgt at ctc.net writes:

My Corvair has been sitting for 5-10 years now. I'm trying to get it  going 
once again. I just changed the oil and added a fresh oil filter (filled  the 
filter before I put it on) and have been cranking the engine (coil wire  
disconnected) but my oil pressure gauge is not showing any oil pressure. I  know that 
the mid-80's Buick V6 can loose oil prime if it sits too long. Is  that the 
case with the Corvair engine?
Conrad
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 Not normally...
 
 What most do on engines that have sat for years / decades  is:
 
 
 Remove the distributor.   Use an old broken handle  screwdriver shaft... 
chuck in a drill
 
 Insert flanged end into oil pumps slotted shaft    Turn    CW  at 300 plus 
rpm..
 
 
 Then when you do get oil pressure .
 
Rotate the engine several times to move / lube all areas..
 
Note:  I subscribed you to VV  so you will get answers!


Matt  Nall
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