Oil Pressure 1936 Studebaker 3A Coupe

[36 Dictator 3A Coupe]

Before I start my 36 3A coupe for the first time how can I get the oil pressure to come up. Too cold and icy to pull it and I want to get it started.  Any info will be helpful.

Thanks,

Dennis

[ols car dog]

I suggest you remove the spark plugs ,ignition off  spin the engine over for 15-20 seconds on the starter.lf it doesn't spin fast enough to get a reading on your oil pressure gauge hook it up to 12 volts with Ignition Off.You should see oil pressure  pretty quick.

hope this helps

 

Ken

[36 Dictator 3A Coupe]

Thanks Ken.  I have tried the 6 volt and yes it didn't bring up the pressure.  I didn't know if the starter could take 12 volt.  I changed my 9N Ford tractor to 12 volt and kept the same starter.  I will give that a try, but only for short periods.  I thought about using 12 volt.

Thanks,

Dennis

[ols car dog]

Sounds like a plan!!

 

[Spinneyhill]

The most important thing is that you circulate oil and that should be happening.