Pre-Oiler?

meos1 · Nov 10, 2014

Anyone thought about a pre-oiler system for the engine. My engine only has 10 hours so I would get a good return. Is it worth it? Is it viable? Anyone done this before? Paul Short, You copy this?

Baby Grand · Nov 10, 2014

If you use your tractor frequently and have a fresh oil pump, it may not make much difference in terms of wear. The journal bearings tend to retain a film of oil on shutdown that's enough to prevent much wear at low RPMs until oil pressure comes up.

If you tractor sits, unused, for long periods (months or years) the preluber provides great protection.
If you use your tractor frequently and start and stop it frequently during each use I think you'd be buying some additional protection.
If your lube system's performance is weak and doesn't get up to working pressure at the journals quickly, then I think the preluber would be a great way to prolong engine life until the lube system problem gets discovered & fixed.

I have often thought about adding one to my car. You have to weigh the consequences of a failure of the system against it's benefits. It won't be much of a help if it dumps all your oil on the floor right before your engine starts up, or while you're out brushhogging.

buickanddeere · Nov 10, 2014

Is this a turbo aircraft engine or a standby generator ?

meos1 · Nov 10, 2014

This is a new BX2370 with only ten hours on it. No turbo or generator. Oil pressure is good, no issues. Just a tractor I am looking to keep running as long as possible. Perhaps this is overkill.

Scrambler82 · Nov 10, 2014

It would help, how much on a good running regularly used engine hard to say.

I would think cost would be the leading thought... how much for the system, dealer install or how hard to install ?

If the cost is reasonable, you can install it, then do it... Peace of mind is hard to quantify.

buickanddeere · Nov 10, 2014

You are looking for a crisis. A turbo engine may require a prelub but in particular a trickle of oil through the turbo bearings to lube and cool for a few minutes after shutdown.
A standby generator that has to go from dead stop to full rpm, sync with the buss gear then take 100% load in 15 seconds. Those outfits do need coolant preheated to near operating temp 24/7. And a great hulking DC powered oil pump to place oil between the crank and bearings before the starter engages.

kuboman · Nov 10, 2014

With good maintenance and careful use you will never wear your engine out. Save the money on the oiler and put it into oil and antifreeze changes. Also keep a careful eye on engine temperature as these small engines hate to be over heated.

meos1 · Nov 11, 2014

OK Fellas, I get it. Its a boneheaded idea...:thumbdown:

Scrambler82 · Nov 11, 2014

meos1 said:
OK Fellas, I get it. Its a boneheaded idea...:thumbdown:

For what it is worth, I for one do not think it is a bad idea ! :thumbsup:

Pre-Oiling is a good thing, it will reduce wear on the bearings, rings and other moving parts.

On a gas engine you can add a pressure switch in the oil line tha will delay the engine starting until the oil pressure has built up to a predetermined pressure point but on a diesel I am not sure; I will need to look into that.

All in all I think it is a great idea if we can do it on the cheap and do it ourselves.

Post if you do anything.