Priming the oil pump

[sambo]

Just been thinking that my engine hasnt been run in ages and has had the oil drained for ages too. Shall i prime the pump first and if so, how do i do this? Cheers, all.

[flyingbanana]

just stick some oil inside the oil filter before you put it on...also put bit a bit of oil around the top seal before putting on

[Tom]

i usually pull the end plate off and put some grease inside the gears as this won't leak out and causes a really good suck.

 

don't rely on a full oil filter mate as sometimes it doesn't work. before you fire it up for the first time whip the plugs out and spin it over til the oil light goes out and you'll be primed and ready

[BIG G]

take the dizzy out remove pump drive replace with longer hex drve bttery drill hey presto oil pressure and no moving parts to feck up...

[Vista]

Agreed, definitely don't attempt a dry start without spinning it over. Grease the pump as Tom said, and get some oil into the filter if possible.

 

Then remove the plugs and crank it till you get some oil pressure. If you have access to an air gun, spin it up on the crank nut. Professionals often remove the distributor and use a tool to spin it up from the oil pump drive connection

[BIG G]

beat ya vista

[Vista]

beat ya vista

 

Great minds think alike, not sure whay my excuse is though

[sambo]

Cool, cheers guys. Dont want to take the dizzy off as i'll ruin the timimg though. I'll take the plugs out and fill the filter.

[john_3.0s]

when is the grand start up then sambo?? want me to bring the champagne and cigars??