obd1 b16 head on obd2 block

[shaneburrow]

Ok guys, I am the newbie to the forum, but I am quite experienced with Civics. I have stummped myself on an issue and could not find anything in the "search", but I need some help. I tried posting in a different forum, but didn't get any results.
I have put an obd1 b16 head on my obd2 block and the car runs great, but I can not get vtec to work at all. I have no check engine lights, I have changed solenoids, checked oil pressure (at sending unti), pulled the rocker assy apart, and now I am stumped. Everything checks out just fine except after the vtec solenoid I screwed the gauge in the head and have no oil pressure reading. Is there a plug somewhere in the block or head that should have been taken out that might be restricting the oil flow?

 

[boostin4fun]

The only thing that comes to my mind is, was that head previously used for a ls/vtec? If so did you remove the plug on the bottom of the head that needs to be blocked for the conversion? If that hole is blocked then I dont think the vtec system has any oil pressure because that is where it comes from.

 

[boostin4fun]

That would sux if thats the case because the head will have to come off again to remove the little plug. But I would ask the person you got the head from first before jumping to any conclusions.

 

[shaneburrow]

That unfortunately was the case. I ran an oil supply to the back of the head to make sure it was getting enough oil pressure to engage vtec, and it fixed my problem. I think I am going to leave the plug in until I take the head back off. I bought a Golden Eagle plate to go behind the oil filter that I am going to use to supply the oil until then. Thanks!