making oil pressure prior to start-up
03-05-2005, 09:43 AM
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making oil pressure prior to start-up
Well the time is near. I am about to drop the modified B18C1 into my 97HB. My question concerns lubrication. ALL bearing surfaces have been coated with assembly lube during assembly but I would feel a whole bunch better if I could build oil pressure prior to initial engine startup. Is there any way to force oil through the engine without actually starting it? If not I may try pulling the plugs and backing off the valve adjusters (no contact with valve stems) to minimize turning force and try spinning the crank with a 600rpm very powerful 1/2" drill. Any ideas or comments on my plan will be greatly appreciated.
03-05-2005, 03:26 PM
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Pull the fuse that controls the injection system and then crank it a few times. That is the only way to build pressure without starting it since the pump only runs if the crank is moving.
03-05-2005, 03:39 PM
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It has about the same effect of what you are planning to do but it doesn't require as much work. There is no reason that you should need to pressurize the oil before it is in the car if you use enough engine lube.
03-06-2005, 03:40 AM
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just want to see everything WORK before I commit to the install. It is a lot easier to fix a problem now then after it's in the car. We used this method to pressurize small block Chevys and fuel Hemi's (can I say those words on this site?) during my earlier racing days and was just wondering if the same thing was possible with the B18.
Thanks anyway
Thanks anyway
