<VV> Question for the Gurus!

[J R Read_HML]

It will sound that way until the lifters pump up.  I assume there is oil in 
the crankcase...

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Later, JR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Houston" <tampatexan@earthlink.net>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 4:20 PM
Subject: <VV> Question for the Gurus!


>I am new to Corvairs, so please excuse this if it is a dumb question.  I 
>have been working to get a '67 Vert running for a friend of mine.  The car 
>has been sitting for two years (give or take a couple of months)..  anyway, 
>I rebuilt all 4 carbs, replaced the fuel pump, cleaned the fuel tank, 
>replaced all of the flexible hoses,etc...  Today I got it fired up and it 
>sounded like a thrashing machine!  I shut it off after about 15 seconds... 
>I'm afraid to start it again because it sounds like it doesn't have any oil 
>pressure (the dash lights work and went out when it started).   I'm going 
>to hook up a direct reading gauge tomorrow and verify pressure...  my 
>question is - assuming good oil pressure, how long should it take for the 
>lifters to pump up?  Should I change the oil and filter before proceeding? 
>Maybe some Marvel oil or some other additive to help Any suggestions and/or 
>hints would be appreciated...
>
> Jim Houston
> Brandon, Florida
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