I’ve noted the start up procedure that Pace gave me over the phone here as at least this way I’ll be able to find it when the time comes.
- Check all hoses, bolts and unions for tightness.
- Clean dry sump tank to ensure no manufacturing debris will be introduced into the oil.
- Fill dry sump tank until level with top baffle
- Wind out oil pressure adjuster on the Pace pump until the spring tension is released. Do not completely remove.
- Wind the pressure adjuster back in 5-6 complete turns from the point when the spring pressure is felt.
- Turn over engine with starter motor ensuring that plugs are out or that ignition is disconnected so that the engine cannot fire.
- Oil pressure should be seen immediately, if not check instrumentation
Check oil level in dry sump tank and refill to top baffle if necessary - Wind engine on starter with plugs out for a further 10-15 secs to distribute oil.
- Recheck, & refill tank to just below top baffle.
- Check all hoses and joints for leaks.
- Refit plugs enable ignition and start engine.
- Run for 30 secs, stop immediately if oil pressure fails or warning lights come on. Note oil pressure at idle.
- Stop and check oil level (1 inch below baffle), hoses and unions adjust oil pressure if necessary
- Run engine and allow to run up to normal temperature, if necessary adjust oil pressure so that hot idle runs at 22-28 PSI.
- When happy with oil pressure use locknut to lock pressure control valve in place.
- When running the oil level in the tank should be approximately 1 inch below the top baffle.