Thoughts on Engine 1st quick test

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

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Anyway back together, still no oil pressure ...... even after running for the engine with no radiator for 10 seconds

Then it dawned on me, with this very cold weather , the oil has increased viscosity . I checked the oil in the sump ,it looks rather thick and I think I put Morays in it years ago. I compared the flow rate of the sump oil with new 20/50 oil... dripping it off the dip stick New oil flows much easier than the treacle in the sump. Hopefully the gauge will work with fresh oil in the sump

On a working farm on the edge of the wilderness, I've seen bulldozers with an oil burner that slides under the main oil pan for cold starts. Start a fire, slide the pan under the cold-soaked block and start turning it over. When is so cold the oil is jelly, how much use is a radiator?