803A Oil Priming Pump

[allen2158]

My 803A priming pump makes the appropriate sound but my oil pressure gauge does not show any oil pressure. The gauge is fine, as it shows oil pressure once the unit starts. Do I have a faulty pump? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Scoobyshep]

My 803A priming pump makes the appropriate sound but my oil pressure gauge does not show any oil pressure. The gauge is fine, as it shows oil pressure once the unit starts. Do I have a faulty pump? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

By chance are you talking about that clicking noise before you actually start the engine?

 

[DieselAddict]

There is no oil priming pump. The sound is the fuel pump. You won’t get oil pressure until the engine is running.

 

[Light in the Dark]

There is no oil priming pump. The sound is the fuel pump. You won’t get oil pressure until the engine is running.

This. Its a mechanical oil pump in this engine, so it isn't pumping unless the engine is spinning. Your machine is working correctly.

 

[allen2158]

By chance are you talking about that clicking noise before you actually start the engine?

Yes, I see now it was the fuel pump. My previous generator had a prelube for bearings prior to starting. I was concerned this was attempting to prime the bearings not the fuel system.

Appreciate everyone’s feedback.

 

[allen2158]

This. Its a mechanical oil pump in this engine, so it isn't pumping unless the engine is spinning. Your machine is working correctly.

Thank you

 

[Scoobyshep]

Yes, I see now it was the fuel pump. My previous generator had a prelube for bearings prior to starting. I was concerned this was attempting to prime the bearings not the fuel system.

Appreciate everyone’s feedback.

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