253 V8 carby selection
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'quipt4it
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Re: 253 V8 carby selection
BP ultimate, would that be ok?
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Re: 253 V8 carby selection
Had an idea
would it make it safer to pull spark plugs out disconnect fuel line then charge the few batteries I have laying around and turn the engine over many times to make sure oil is primed after filling the oil pump.
Just to be super safe
Just to be super safe
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Re: 253 V8 carby selection
'quipt4it wrote:You could do it that way.
I was also going to say not to 'blip' the throttle while running in that new stick, however tempting it may be
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Re: 253 V8 carby selection
A Holden V8 will not pick up oil by cranking - the pump must be correctly primed, and you need to get it started straight away especially if you haven't primed the engine galleries fully.
The best way is to remove the filter and use a hand pump with the hose sealed against the centre bore.
The best way is to remove the filter and use a hand pump with the hose sealed against the centre bore.
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Re: 253 V8 carby selection
Sounds easier that way, so pump oil in the hole for the filter, snug fit hose. How much oil should be pumped in?VK_3800 wrote:A Holden V8 will not pick up oil by cranking - the pump must be correctly primed, and you need to get it started straight away especially if you haven't primed the engine galleries fully.
The best way is to remove the filter and use a hand pump with the hose sealed against the centre bore.