Hello.
I am getting ready to attempt to start my engine. It has been sitting for well over 10 years. As I have mentioned on this sight before, I replaced the gas tank, rebuilt the carburetor, and installed a new fuel pump. I had the dash out because there was an electrical short... got that fixed. Now the electrics seem to work (lights, wipers, radio, etc).
Yesterday, I changed the oil/filter and took the spark plugs out to turn it over with the starter (I did put some oil in the cylinders a couple of months ago and turned it over with a wrench). The starter turned it over fine. I ran the starter a while to see if the oil pressure would come up, I saw nothing on the gauge.
So, my question is... Should the starter be able to get the oil pressure up to see on the gauge? Or maybe I have a problem with the sender or wiring. Anything else I should do before attempting to start the motor?
Thanks,
David
I am getting ready to attempt to start my engine. It has been sitting for well over 10 years. As I have mentioned on this sight before, I replaced the gas tank, rebuilt the carburetor, and installed a new fuel pump. I had the dash out because there was an electrical short... got that fixed. Now the electrics seem to work (lights, wipers, radio, etc).
Yesterday, I changed the oil/filter and took the spark plugs out to turn it over with the starter (I did put some oil in the cylinders a couple of months ago and turned it over with a wrench). The starter turned it over fine. I ran the starter a while to see if the oil pressure would come up, I saw nothing on the gauge.
So, my question is... Should the starter be able to get the oil pressure up to see on the gauge? Or maybe I have a problem with the sender or wiring. Anything else I should do before attempting to start the motor?
Thanks,
David
