Oil Pressure Question
Hello Everyone,
I have rebuilt a 305E and it is on the engine stand, It has a 5 qt. pan. I installed a kit in the oil pump and it appeared to have good flow when I tested it in a pan of oil. I have the pump on the engine, oil pan installed and engine filled to proper level . I have installed a temporary gauge and run the oil pump shaft (clock wise) with a drill. I get good flow at the oil pressure fitting but when I connect the gauge (new mechanical gauge) it will not build pressure. My question:
Is it necessary for the engine to be rotating to build pressure or does it seem that I just have a bad oil pump?
Any help would be appreciated.
Nate
Southeast Kansas
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