Oil Pump Priming & Re-Introduction

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> Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 19:45:50 -0600
> From: "John Stricker" <jstricke@domain.elided>
> Subject: Oil Pump Priming & Re-Introduction

> I was talking about a 3/8 drive socket straight screwdriver bit.  This would

yes, I know John, and I stand by my oplinio a one peice tool is better than a 2 peice

> turn with.  You don't have to use a drill and you don't have to turn the
> pump very fast.  I did it by hand until I knew the filter was full and the
> pressure gauge started to move a little, then I used 

hey, a tip here when building, if possible, fill the filter all or part way, and you'll save time.  also a good idea when doing oild changes, so you don't run your engine dry during those couple seconds of start up.
 
> The torque to turn the pump to this pressure is not inconsequential.  I have
> several of the tools in my box that Joe described to prime pumps that I
> don't use because they really only work well with my 1/2" air drill and have
> been known to slip in the chuck and drop grindings down the distributor
> hole. I've since modified sockets, bits, etc. to prime the pump in the
> manner I described with positive attachments to the drive tools.

interesting.  I've never had that problem.
 

> Joe also asked me what I was certified from ASE.  I forgot to email him back
> (sorry Joe) but I'll add it here.  When he asked, it occurred to me that I
> have been absent from posting here for quite a while.  Many of the
> "old-timers" probably remember me (vaguely) but the list membership is in a
> constant state of change and many of the names I read don't know who I am at
> all.  I have kept up with the list though, and am familiar with all of you
> (BTW, Tom M, don't ever grow up.  I suspect that in another 2 years max,
> your Scout will be so damn heavy from all the stuff you have on there that
> you might be interested in this really nice 8V92TTA, 435hp rebuildable core
> I have in the back just to get your old bucket out of the driveway every
> morning.)

warning tom:  I just rebuilt one of these, make sure it is rebuildable.  the one I did had a good block, intercooler, and pan.  the rest we had to order, and even with Stewart and stevenson supporting my school (the owner of DDC), it still took a month to get all the needed parts.

of course in their defense, all parts were used from other junk engines.

> I was certified in engines-mechanical repair and overhaul, a/c
> systems-repair, electrical and electronic diagnosis and repair.  I keep my
> IMACA a/c certification current and have my own 
IMACA's good for life, as I understand it.

I don't know if I mentioned it, but the only ASE I hold is Cylinder heads, I'll probably get Blocks and Assembly in the spring so I can claim I have the Master machinist ASE.


> I have also attended Mercury Marine service schools in Dallas 4 different
> times.  I was (and as far as I know still am as there isn't an expiration on
> the certificates) certified in MR drives, Alpha Drives, Bravo Drives, and
> SSII and IV drives.  All Sterndrive engines and MIE (Mercury Inboard
> Engines).  I have also been to OMC schools, but they are nothing as compared
> to Mercury so I don't really count them.

ok, here's my mini-courses: Mack engines, Detroit engines, Mack twin shaft manual trans, Allision automatics, Thermo-King service and repair, Bendix air Brakes

oh, and a class "A" Utah CDL.

> I worked in the shop and as foreman for the shop for a marine dealer for 6
> years.  During this time, I built several race engines and for a short time
> one of my engines held the APBA record in A/Gas Flat Bottom.  After that I
> was in more demand to build engines than I really wanted to be and thought
> there would be less traveling with circle burners but I really didn't care
> for that type of racing all that much.  Although some of the sprint cars
> really have cool fuel injection set-ups and that was fun.

I already mentioned my opinion on racing, but for the list it's this:  so you can go fast.  big deal.


> six for your projects, look long and hard at the little DT466 from IHC.  It
> is really a sweet little engine.)  I also maintain 5 

hmm, I would be interested in learning more here.  I was thinking of eventually putting a diesel in the scout I'm buying, and was thinking an "a" cummins, but if I can keep it IH, that would be better.

gonna need it with what I want to do :-)  38" tires, d60 front/D70 rear, Medium duty 5 spd w/ granny and OD :-)

trucks.  I have Massey
> Ferguson, Steiger, IHC, Rickel, Hesston, and other 
brings back some memories.  when i was 12 I learned to drive on my "adopted" fathers Massey Ferguson on his ranch in Star valley Wy.
 
> My dad worked at the Massey Ferguson dealership (now also a Case/IH dealer

hey, there's a rumor floating around school that Case is planning to produce a scout IV.  any comments as to the truth of this rumor?

my only opinion is if they do, and it's only half as good as it's predecessors, it'll still be way better than anything else on the market.

 
> In short, if I post something that you take issue with, let me know.  I have
> a LOT of experience in many different areas that sometimes leads me in a
> different direction than others.  But that certainly doesn't make me right
> all the time.  Just experienced and opinionated.  :-)  I guess you could
> call me an old fart before my time.  In my case though, I don't think it's
> the years so much as the mileage.

I'd agree.  

> I'll be civil and polite when I tell you to go to hell.  Not really, I'm
> rarely civil and polite, but I will buy the round of beers when my turn
> comes around.   Hope this answers some of your questions Joe, and anyone
> else that was wondering.

yeah it did.  glad to meet you.  oh, and if it is ever your turn to buy the beers, I'll pass.  I'm LDS.
 
> John Stricker
> jstricke@domain.elided

Joehi, aghain
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