Running Engine

[2052006 10]

Can I start an engine with no oil in the gear box - ie. driveshafts not in so can't put transmission oil in yet. Is it ok to start/run the engine like this?

[Rob Turbo 3]

Yeah, no problem, just don't put it in gear!

[2052006 10]

thanks for the quick reply!

[welshpug 1,627]

I wouldn't, as the input shaft will still spin unless you hold the clutch pedal down.

[Matteo 17 1 Cars]

I think that even in neutral gear, with the clutch pedal released the gears inside the gearbox are in rotation. Of course with no load, but they are moving

[Rob Turbo 3]

None of the gears are engaged with it out of gear though.

[Tom Fenton 1,526]

They are all still meshed, that is why it is technically called a constant mesh gearbox, e,g, the gears are constantly in mesh, and they may spin. Not to mention all the bearings will be running with no lubrication.

 

Personally I would not under any circumstance, but its your box so up to you.......

Edited June 11, 2009 by Tom Fenton

[2052006 10]

Thanks for the advice - I put some oil in it!

 

Next question is, is it ok to run the power steering pump with no fluid circulating?

[Ryan 99]

Thanks for the advice - I put some oil in it!

 

Next question is, is it ok to run the power steering pump with no fluid circulating?

 

No. The pump is lubricated by the fluid.

[maxi 36 1 Cars]

In other words, just put all the fluids in and then run it.

 

Maxi