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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:14:55 -0500
Reply-To:     Bruce Mentzer <mentzerb@MAC.COM>
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From:         Bruce Mentzer <mentzerb@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Help with oil pressure
In-Reply-To:  <13638.162.58.82.136.1264425048.squirrel@webmail.northstate.net>
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Thanks to all on the list for your advice...I primed the pump and she came right up. What a wonderful surprise.


I've never had this problem with the van in the 5 years I've run it, so it was a tense few days.


Best to you and thanks for all who keep the list going...


Stop by my house any day...just off the north side outer loop...best espresso this side of Naples.


Bruce


On Jan 25, 2010, at 8:10 AM, Kenneth Lewis wrote:


> Bruce,
>
> Is it possible there is a problem with the filter?
>
> Personally, I always pre-fill the cartridge with new oil. Otherwise, the
> engine runs dry for the few seconds it takes to fill.
>
>
> Ken Lewis
> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
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