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Posted 25 June 2020 - 04:59 pm
hi All,
got my engine in and filled with running in oil.
I thought I'd take out the spark plug and spin the engine over to prime the system.
It doesn't seem to be pressurising and wondered if I need to have the engine running to provide the necessary revs to load the pumps?
I've used assembly lube on the top end so I'm ok for the initial lube
Do I still try and spin up the engine with spark plugs out or just start the engine to get it all going?
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Posted 25 June 2020 - 05:09 pm
Just won't go.
Posted 25 June 2020 - 05:11 pm
As the oil tank is above the level of the pump it should prime itself without any problems.
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Posted 25 June 2020 - 05:36 pm
Well, standard method would be to fire the engine up after doing a refurb as all the parts should be loobed up anyhoos.
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Posted 25 June 2020 - 05:50 pm
Well, standard method would be to fire the engine up after doing a refurb as all the parts should be loobed up anyhoos.
that's what I'm thinking.
I'll try that tomorrow as I have an oil pressure switch fitted to check pressure.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 25 June 2020 - 05:59 pm
Also wondering if having the plugs out might have an effect on pressure in the lower part of the engine.
EDIT: Haynes suggests wrong viscosity oil can result in low oil pressure, along with a number of other possible causes in fault finding section. Chapter 1.32 also explains how to check oil pressure without a pressure warning system.
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Monkey Boy
Posted 25 June 2020 - 06:43 pm
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Posted 25 June 2020 - 09:03 pm
Always worth chicken via gallery bolt too once it's going as that will tell thee of getting to top end ok.
thanks, I got that.
I think this type of pump needs a higher spinning engine than the starter can provide as opposed to the piston type of pump.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 25 June 2020 - 09:27 pm
I walked mine in gear and removed the oil gallery bolt which resulted in it spurting out as opposed to a constant dribble as when the engine is ticking over, oil pressure light went out pretty quick when i fired it up though.
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 06:50 am
I walked mine in gear and removed the oil gallery bolt which resulted in it spurting out as opposed to a constant dribble as when the engine is ticking over, oil pressure light went out pretty quick when i fired it up though.
you put it in top gear and tried to roll it along with the enjun not running and it spurted oil?
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 06:18 pm
Air lock in the feed tube/gallery maybe? These pumps don't like pumping air. Mabe try to blow on the fill pipe a few times to pressurize the system somewhat.
Have similar problems with my cb750 after removing the oil tank. Blowing/pressurizing somewhat helps to get the trapped air bobbles out.
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Posted 26 June 2020 - 06:40 pm
you put it in top gear and tried to roll it along with the enjun not running and it spurted oil?
Yep that's it Wicki, left a nice little trail along the pathway.
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
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Posted 27 June 2020 - 10:02 am
Air lock in the feed tube/gallery maybe? These pumps don't like pumping air. Mabe try to blow on the fill pipe a few times to pressurize the system somewhat.
Have similar problems with my cb750 after removing the oil tank. Blowing/pressurizing somewhat helps to get the trapped air bobbles out.
I'll try that too, maybe put an airline into the oil filler and reduce the pressure so it doesn't blow any seals.
then turn the bike over
I walked mine in gear and removed the oil gallery bolt which resulted in it spurting out as opposed to a constant dribble as when the engine is ticking over, oil pressure light went out pretty quick when i fired it up though.
bit wet for a walk with my bike atm.
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
has been here 4ever
Posted 27 June 2020 - 03:08 pm
update;
I drilled a hole in the oil cap and fitted an air line with a little air pressure.
got the bike to run a few revs and the oil pressurised in the system.
Just need to sort out the carbs as i can see he right slide isn't moving very well so may have misaligned the diaphragm in the carb top
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"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 27 June 2020 - 03:23 pm
Aaaand relax. 
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Backstreet Mechanikin'
Posted 27 June 2020 - 03:31 pm
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Posted 27 June 2020 - 03:35 pm
Woopwoop 
Bigred mk1 R1 Calipers- Braided lines- Givi wing rack-Crash bungs- Hi vis bullets-PR2's- and a hoot to ride.
Quad 900 Silver Laser duo tech pipes-Scott oiler-Engine crash bars- Radiator mounted see me ring LED's-Datatool system 3 alarm -Centre stand- Extender fender-Renthal bars-Handle bar risers-Mirror extenders-BMW GS Handgaurds-Acumen uprated horn & Nautilus-Stainless steel Radiator guard-Givi wing rack-OEM screen-Yammy touring screen-MRA Vario-MRA Double bubble cut down for fast as fk riding-Tiger screen-Tank protector-Stomp grip panels-Optimate lead Gone to Heaven
1991 MK1 in need of some TLC watch this space Gone to Heaven Sorted and on the Road Mick it's the bike that Jack built
has been here 4ever
Posted 27 June 2020 - 04:03 pm
aye, can sleep tonight now
"As I Lay Rubber down to street, I pray for traction I can keep. But if I skid and begin to slide, please dear god protect my ride"
Mods; Oil pressure switch, neoprene rear inner mudguard, scottoiler, highway pegs, fenda extenda, 1999 carbs and airbox, Kais suspension setup, later clutch springs, LED lamps, Metmachex swingarm, Hagon Shock, Oxford heated grips, 4 way fused accessory Bus, 17" 3CV front wheel, Michellin R6 tyres, GPS speedo, 5' ignition advance.
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Posted 27 June 2020 - 04:50 pm
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Posted 27 June 2020 - 07:25 pm
Yep that's it Wicki, left a nice little trail along the pathway.
Perhaps some Jizer Rascal will call around to clean it up!
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