Priming the oil pump

Wasted · November 20th, 2008, 12:05 AM

Im getting close to starting my engine for the first time.So I was wondering if theres a certain tool i would need to prime the engine? Do I just turn the oil pump drive shaft??

64Rocket · November 20th, 2008, 01:59 AM

You will need a 5/16 socket 1/4 drive and an extenion and a drill. I use an 1/2 drill and run it backwards. Be sure to have the filter on and to oil hole where the oil sender goes pluged. I use a brass fitting screwed in the sender spot and a small oil gauge on it. I get 50 pounds with the drill running and have someone turn the engine over with the starter. Lube's all the parts.

Gene

captjim · November 20th, 2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 64Rocket

You will need a 5/16 socket 1/4 drive and an extenion and a drill. I use an 1/2 drill and run it backwards. Be sure to have the filter on and to oil hole where the oil sender goes pluged. I use a brass fitting screwed in the sender spot and a small oil gauge on it. I get 50 pounds with the drill running and have someone turn the engine over with the starter. Lube's all the parts.

Gene

Instead of plugging the oil pressure port, I hook up a gauge, that way you will know if you have sufficient oil pressure. As Gene stated, you want 50 or so on the drill. I usually do this with the valve covers off and I stop when I see oil at all of the rockers. Also, be very careful that the socket does not fall off. I use a deep (longer) socket.

HARDLUCK88 · November 20th, 2008, 11:34 AM

is it okay to just unplug the distributor and turn it over with the starter to prime the oil pump?

captjim · November 20th, 2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HARDLUCK88

is it okay to just unplug the distributor and turn it over with the starter to prime the oil pump?

Not in my opinion, especially on a fresh rebuild. It hakes a while even on the drill to get oil everywhere. It is easy, only takes a few minutes, and is better. I prime them initially on the stand so if there is an issue I can address it before I bolt the engine in the car. Then, I hit it again right before start up.

Warhead · November 21st, 2008, 03:02 PM

Before I owned 6 drills that all go in reverse, I would use a 1/2 drive speeder T reduced to the 5/16'ths, that I would hand crank for 10 minutes.
Good workout. It really needs to be done.

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is it okay to just unplug the distributor and turn it over with the starter to prime the oil pump?

Move the oil first, then turn the engine 2-3 rotations. Remember, the cam needs to be broken in at 2000+ rpm's for 15-20 minutes.
Do it correctly.
Jim

HARDLUCK88 · November 21st, 2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhead

Before I owned 6 drills that all go in reverse, I would use a 1/2 drive speeder T reduced to the 5/16'ths, that I would hand crank for 10 minutes.
Good workout. It really needs to be done.

Move the oil first, then turn the engine 2-3 rotations. Remember, the cam needs to be broken in at 2000+ rpm's for 15-20 minutes.
Do it correctly.
Jim

thankx for the info guys!

Wasted · November 22nd, 2008, 06:59 PM

Thanks for all the help. Seems alot easier then I was thinking.

November 20th, 2008, 12:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wasted Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 211	Priming the oil pump Im getting close to starting my engine for the first time.So I was wondering if theres a certain tool i would need to prime the engine? Do I just turn the oil pump drive shaft??

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64Rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Union City Calif.94587 Posts: 301	You will need a 5/16 socket 1/4 drive and an extenion and a drill. I use an 1/2 drill and run it backwards. Be sure to have the filter on and to oil hole where the oil sender goes pluged. I use a brass fitting screwed in the sender spot and a small oil gauge on it. I get 50 pounds with the drill running and have someone turn the engine over with the starter. Lube's all the parts. Gene __________________

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Wasted Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 211	Thanks for all the help. Seems alot easier then I was thinking.