oil preasure

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2.6_sigma_skidder
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oil preasure

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hi guys i just fitted a new motor to my siggy and started it fine but i have no oil preasure the oil filter is still dry i pulled out the preasure switch and no oil at all any ideas?? oh its a 2.6 astron no balance shafts
Scorp16
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prime the oil pump, squirt some oil down the oil pressure switch hole.fill the filter as much as you can.
2.6_sigma_skidder
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ok will that help it will it as i dont want to run it for long as it just cost me 4 grand lol
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After you have primed the oil pump, crank the starter with the ignition coil disconnected until you get oil pressure. Or remove the spark plugs to make it easier to crank.
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thanks for the help guys it worked a treat
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