[AT] cub / prime oil pump

[DAVIESW739 at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/9/2005 10:38:39 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
gwill at toast.net writes:
I DID lose a set of bearings in an engine 
that  failed to prime after setting all winter.
 
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I  don't know about you George but I watch the oil pressure gauge to see  if 
I  have pressure every time I start an engine.

I noticed that you guys  will take advice from anyone who want to give it on 
the list whether or they  have ever been a mechanic or not but when someone 
comes along who has been one  all his life you scoff at him.
Must be the name Walt that irritates you guys  not the experience or what.
 
By the way gear pumps have about .001 clearance if in good shape. that is  
enough to pump air. By the way it has to because every time that you stop your  
engine the oil drains back down the pickup tub because you don't have anything 
 to stop it the bottom. that mean that you have to pump some air every time 
that  you start your engine. 
 
I had it with you guys on this subject so if you want prime your pumps well  
then be my guest. I will make sure that mine are in proper working order.  

Walt Davies
Cooper Hollow Farm
Monmouth, OR 97361
503 623-0460