no oil pressure

[shortcourse]

I just bought a 8n front dist. had good oil pressure when i brought it home, it had some starting problems, a lot pulling and grinding,i think i have that solved, changed oil & filter and ran it up and down the road ,let it set for a few days now i have no oil pressure and it sounds like, have i lost my prime and is there anything i can do about it. THANKS - MIKE

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Try priming the pump.

Remove the 15/16 hex nut to the right of the water pump. This is where your oil gallery is for the valves/lifters is. Don't lose the little spring under the nut. Use an oil squirt can to put about a cup of 90w oil in here. Replace the spring & nut.

Turn it over w/ just the starter & see what happens.

If you don't have any pressure on the gauge, remove the oil line at the brass T & try again.

If still no oil pressure, drain the oil & check the pick up tube.
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[NOXJohn]

Do as Bruce says. It is a little easier if you remove the plugs and jump the starter with a 12 volt battery with the key off. Ask if you don't know how to do this or you can hurt yourself or the tractor. Do not start it without oil pressure or you will destroy the engine.

 

[36 Coupe]

A worn oil pump can lose its prime.Happens with worn engines.On the 8N you can check for a loose pick up tube when the oil is drained.What did you use for new oil?