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Offline pdg

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Bleed prime oil system
« on: 08.07. 2015 08:51 »
I've had the oil drained out of my 1949 A7 Star Twin, including the pipes disconnected, for a few months. I've not removed the oil pump. Is it necessary to bleed prime the oil system before starting the bike?

Many thanks, Peter.
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Re: Bleed prime oil system
« Reply #1 on: 08.07. 2015 14:25 »
G'day Peter.
Fill the tank the night before you start her.
 If still unsure, remove spark plugs, remove pressure relief valve, kick till oil emerges from prv .
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Re: Bleed prime oil system
« Reply #2 on: 08.07. 2015 14:28 »
Many thanks. I'll give it a go.

Regards, Peter.
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Re: Bleed prime oil system
« Reply #3 on: 08.07. 2015 14:33 »
I've never had to bleed the system but leave the feed loose and nip up when the oil appears ,plugs out and into gear and push  until you get a return at the tank, otherwise kick for England, best of luck, Bob
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Re: Bleed prime oil system
« Reply #4 on: 08.07. 2015 20:40 »
I pulled out the spark plugs, grounded the mag, put it in second gear and pushed it around the driveway.  It didn't take very long before I got oil.
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Re: Bleed prime oil system
« Reply #5 on: 09.07. 2015 08:25 »
Many thanks for all suggestions. Very helpful.

Regards, Peter.
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