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I'm thinking that hydrodynamic thingy don't apply. If you look underneath there is what I call a crankcase tumor where all the oil resides. Much lower than the crank and connecting rods have to splash in. Thinking the entire engine is dependent on pressure. Not sure but some engines have...

I think the question is "How long do you want to run your engine with no oil pressure?" My answer NEVER!!. I cringe waiting for oil pressure on start up.Gota believe there are other nasty stuff going on running backwards. No dout if you don't get sudden death there are long term consequences.

Why? Concerned it will get sucked in? I'm talking Turkish Towel kind of rag in a code red situation.

I was given strong instruction when first starting a diesel that had IP or injector work to have the air intake readily accessible and a large rag to block intake should things go south.

I had a Detroit 8V71 that had a spring loaded flap above the blower to block intake air in case of a run-away. It was engaged by a dash mounted emergency push button. I heard that on a worn engine it could run on oil bypassing the rings.

What really scares me is the zero oil pressure. But I guess you find out sooner or later the engine is running backwards.

Just read this in the S.E.E. operators manual. I've heard of diesel engines running backwards but not caused by improper rate of speed or gear selection. Do they mean lugging the engine? "While loading bucket or pushing material, maintain proper gear range and constant rate of speed. Failure to...