Changed oil inj. tubing but not filling up ?

[Scali]

I just changed the oil injection tubing but the supply line is only 1/3 fill by the pump.<br />I'm running oil in my gas so I'm covered there.<br />Also I know the oil flows from the oil tank OK also the vent's open.<br />Is there any purging that has to be done , any help would be appreciated.<br />the oil pump was working fine before I winterized her.<br />thanks,<br />alan

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: Changed oil inj. tubing but not filling up ?

With the engine running, unscrew the reservoir cap on the motor a little, and it should slowly fill up. When full, tighten cap and your good to go.. That is how it should work.....

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Changed oil inj. tubing but not filling up ?

Here is the procedure from the Clymer manual. Procedure is the same for the constant-ratio type system and variable-ratio systems.<br />If air is present in the oil pump inlet hose, proceed as follows to bleed air.<br />1) Place shop towel below oil pump to absorb oil.<br />2) Loosen oil pump bleed screw 3-4 turns.<br />3) Allow oil to flow from bleed screw until no air bubbles are noted in the inlet hose.<br />4) tighten bleed screw to 25 in-Ib.<br />If air is present in the discharge hose,pour 50:1 mixture into fuel tank. Run engine at idle until no air bubbles are noted in the discharge hose.<br />Hope this helps.

 

[Scali]

Re: Changed oil inj. tubing but not filling up ?

I tryed that, I thought so too.<br />I checked a Solec manual & theres a bleed screw on the pump, OK easy enough I thought but it's rusty & rounded out & located in a spot I cant get to easily.<br />After an hour of trying to open this bleed screw I decided to remove the tank again & I removed the line & filled it with oil by hand ..<br />I think I got all the air out but wonder if this things pumping or not.<br />How does one tell if oil pump is working ?<br />anyone know..??<br />thanks,<br />Alan

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Changed oil inj. tubing but not filling up ?

Haven't tried this but you should be able to. Disable the ignition (safety kill switch) and disconnect the output oil line from the pump. Crank the engine for a few seconds and I think you should see some output. Not much though because it is such a low ratio to gas.

 

[Scali]

Re: Changed oil inj. tubing but not filling up ?

Might work but @ 100-1 idle speed it would be a miniscule amount.<br />What I did was marked the tanklevel & sight tube with a magic marker & I'm going to blast around the bay for a while.<br />Running 50-1 in the gas tank so I'm covered lubrication wise.<br />Thanks Rod