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Old 03-11-2009, 03:17 PM
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Default Re: Low oil pressure in ZL-1

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There is a lesson here. When you build an engine, always pre-lube it on the stand with a priming shaft. May not be able to catch a mechanical problem or assembly error, but a problem like this, or a missing galley plug would have easily been found.

MB

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Did prelube the motor..had 30 psi cold with a drill tought it was good..different story when hot!!!
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