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Problem: installed new oil pump, started engine and had no oil pressure. Solution: prime oil pump with assembly lube before installing new oil pump. Lesson learned, dry oil pump will not draw oil from pan.

Idle pressure. Thanks again.

Phew. A big thanks to FBBO'rs for the insight on oil pump install. Was thinking the worse, spun bearing, dropped or blocked pick up, motor rebuild. Funny that Ma's repair/maintenance manual makes no mention of priming new pump. But it does make complete sense. Thanks again and happy holidays.

I just installed a new Rockauto Mellings oil pump.

Would Permatex Anti-Seize lube be too thick for priming the oil pump? I use it mainly on fasteners.

Does STP make a thick Vaseline like product?

Same here. 45 years of doing my own oil changes. The problem I'm having is engine lost oil pressure, changed pump (440) and still no pressure. Reaching out for other ideas what causes pressure loss. I welcome ideas on making install is correct.

Hello Fran. What is this STP Vaseline in this post? Searched on Google and Stone Temple Pilots comes up.

I'll give that a shot.

Yes

Also should have mentioned no Fram filter, Wix.

Tell me more about cracking the oil filter. I too am having same problem. This is not a rebuild issue. Engine was running fine since car purchase 2 years ago. Would occasionally see oil dash light stay lit after start up but would go away. But now oil light stays lit. Put mechanical oil...

What’s the latest on Frank N Run? Great project to learn all the levels of auto assembly and repair.

The no no lead adapter are for those people who liked blood poisoning and brain damage.

72redbird. I see you're in Albequerque. One of my favorite trips 4 years ago rented an RV in Albequerque and drove Route 66 to Grand Canyon and back to Albequerque over 10 days. Finished trip at Enchanted RV park and trading post. Beautiful view of the city lights from up on the hill...