Re: pre-oil new Ranger

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Ranchaero Wing Shop
Posts: 83
Joined: Sat May 10, 2014 7:00 pm

pre-oil new Ranger

Post by Ranchaero Wing Shop »

'Dear List,

I have a newly overhauled Ranger almost ready to start for the 1st time.
What's the best way to pre-oil? I have a pump I can use to pump into the
engine most readily at the oil pressure fitting. Is there a better
method or a better place to pump oil? In the past I've pre-oiled Lyc's
by removing a plug in each cyl and cranking. I always feel like I'm
doing the starter a disservice even though I crank a little then rest
for a good while, then continue until I finally see oil pressure. Still,
I don't like to stress the starter. What's the best way to do the Ranger?

Thanks,

David'
John Ellis
Posts: 144
Joined: Sat Feb 17, 2001 10:37 pm

Re: pre-oil new Ranger

Post by John Ellis »

'Hi David,

After engine is mounted on test stand and ready start, the last thing I do
is prime engine.. I use a pressure tank and force 2 quarts 60 weight
non-detergent oil through oil pressure port..

This primes oil pump and provides oil for scavenger pump to pickup as
well as lubricates all engine bearings..

John Ellis

-----Original Message-----
From: Ranchaero Wing Shop david@ranchaerowingshop.com [fairchildclub]
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 12:23 PM
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [fairchildclub] pre-oil new Ranger

Dear List,

I have a newly overhauled Ranger almost ready to start for the 1st time.
What's the best way to pre-oil? I have a pump I can use to pump into the
engine most readily at the oil pressure fitting. Is there a better
method or a better place to pump oil? In the past I've pre-oiled Lyc's
by removing a plug in each cyl and cranking. I always feel like I'm
doing the starter a disservice even though I crank a little then rest
for a good while, then continue until I finally see oil pressure. Still,
I don't like to stress the starter. What's the best way to do the Ranger?

Thanks,

David



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Ranchaero Wing Shop
Posts: 83
Joined: Sat May 10, 2014 7:00 pm

Re: pre-oil new Ranger

Post by Ranchaero Wing Shop »

' Perfect. Thanks John.

On 6/1/2016 12:29 PM, 'John Ellis' johnee35@att.net [fairchildclub] wrote:
 
Hi David,

After engine is mounted on test stand and ready start, the last thing I do
is prime engine.. I use a pressure tank and force 2 quarts 60 weight
non-detergent oil through oil pressure port..

This primes oil pump and provides oil for scavenger pump to pickup as
well as lubricates all engine bearings..

John Ellis

-----Original Message-----
From: Ranchaero Wing Shop david@ranchaerowingshop.com [fairchildclub]
Sent: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 12:23 PM
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [fairchildclub] pre-oil new Ranger

Dear List,

I have a newly overhauled Ranger almost ready to start for the 1st time.
What's the best way to pre-oil? I have a pump I can use to pump into the
engine most readily at the oil pressure fitting. Is there a better
method or a better place to pump oil? In the past I've pre-oiled Lyc's
by removing a plug in each cyl and cranking. I always feel like I'm
doing the starter a disservice even though I crank a little then rest
for a good while, then continue until I finally see oil pressure. Still,
I don't like to stress the starter. What's the best way to do the Ranger?

Thanks,

David

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