jimmcclain
New User
Good Afternoon Guys,
I recently purchased a 1949 John Deere D that is in really good condition. After getting it home and cleaning the fuel tank, changing all fluids, and rebuilding the carb I got it running. I immediately noticed that the oil pressure was a bit low. I installed a numeric pressure gauge, drained the oil, and cleaned the oil pump pick up. Then filled the crankcase with SAE 30 oil and new filter. Upon start up the pressure came up to just 9 psi. The RPM was at 650 and upon increasing to 830 there was no change in pressure. I've since inspected the oil bypass ball, spring, and cap. All are in good condition.
I'd like your feedback on am I looking at excessive oil pump gear wear or something else.
Thank Much!
v/r
Jim McClain
I recently purchased a 1949 John Deere D that is in really good condition. After getting it home and cleaning the fuel tank, changing all fluids, and rebuilding the carb I got it running. I immediately noticed that the oil pressure was a bit low. I installed a numeric pressure gauge, drained the oil, and cleaned the oil pump pick up. Then filled the crankcase with SAE 30 oil and new filter. Upon start up the pressure came up to just 9 psi. The RPM was at 650 and upon increasing to 830 there was no change in pressure. I've since inspected the oil bypass ball, spring, and cap. All are in good condition.
I'd like your feedback on am I looking at excessive oil pump gear wear or something else.
Thank Much!
v/r
Jim McClain