RayJ

Just rebuilt a 215, great little engine, installed a Melling HV oil pump kit. Car set for 3 days and when I started it there was a sound as if the oil pump had lost the prime. Rattle from the front part of the engine. Went away within 2-3 seconds and smoothed right out and ran fine. I'm using 20-50 oil and a New Wix filter. Live in Marietta GA, not a harsh winter here. Any ideas? can a pump lose its' prime? How do you correct it.
Thanks for your advice.

jensenracing77

does your oil pressure gauge work? if you have oil pressure it is working.

BILL DEMMER

does the filter have an anti-drainback valve in it? gm made some that didn't(pf51, etc.) i caught that you're using a wix.


bill