Funny you should mention hooking the chain Peter. Roy and I were just on the phone talking about trying that very thing.

While cranking I have to admit that I don't remember looking at the oil gauge so I can't say whether or not it was building pressure. There seems to be an absense of oil on the valve train, which may be a sign of a bad oil pump. Does anyone know if this pump is chain driven on the 240?

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