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jgrewe · 03-25-2009, 07:13 PM

Did you do the check-ball mod to the e-shaft? As in got rid of them and put in a Holley carb jet?
Our race engines only have about 15-20psi when cranking because of the controlled leak created by the oil not having to overcome the springs and balls in the shaft.

I always pack my oil pumps with petroleum jelly during assembly so they prime right up.

03-25-2009, 07:13 PM	#6
jgrewe Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On the Beach Posts: 59 Rep Power: 18	Did you do the check-ball mod to the e-shaft? As in got rid of them and put in a Holley carb jet? Our race engines only have about 15-20psi when cranking because of the controlled leak created by the oil not having to overcome the springs and balls in the shaft. I always pack my oil pumps with petroleum jelly during assembly so they prime right up. __________________ New rat from the sinking ship.