Re: Oil Pressure & restart after oil pump overhall

Posted by 1stpackard On 2011/2/20 16:15:20

Dave,
Thank you for the note. I now understand the problem and have been advised on how to prime the pump.

Our 14 series packard has a gear type pump which sits above the oil reservoir / oil pan. The pump is mechanical driven and cannot draw a vacuum when empty. The procedure as described to me but not yet implemented, is to stuff the pump with petroleum jelly or a suitable grease before installing. When ready to start for the first time provide an external source / supply of oil under pressure through the oil filter line or similar external port. The external pump should be pumping prior to starting the engine.

We has not gotten to the point of restarting the engine.

Thank you for the time to write.

Tom