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Posted: **Thu Jan 01, 2009 2:30 pm**

Does anybody run with the chain oil pump fitted but dry Ie with no oil in the tank,is there a problem with doing this(apart from the chain not getting lubed!! i know) with running the pump dry :?:

Also there is only one connection to the pump so how does it work :?:

Thanks Guys/Girls

Posted: **Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:55 pm**

i would tend to think running it dry would knacker it up,(you wouldnt run yur engine dry would you) :roll:

Posted: **Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:35 am**

It will shag it don't do it, but if you want to keep it on, the shaft can be removed,,

Posted: **Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:53 am**

Thanks guys,thats what i thought,seems the drive for the pump is provided from a pin on the output shaft locating in a slot on the pump drive shaft. The Pin has been removed from mine so i reckon i can fit it safely without fear of driving it dry.

Still curious as to how the pump supply,s the oil, the book says it 'splash feeds',there is only one inlet pipe connection which i presume is from the tank but cant seem to see where the oil exits :roll:

am i being a little thick :roll:

any one know the answer :?:

Posted: **Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:15 am**

Quite right Steve, if the pin's out you can run it dry.
John