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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Green Bay WI
Originally Posted by dan6712cc
I got an oil pump primer shaft for that, sounds like your method is easier and cheaper 
Also I was wondering why its necessary to prime the pump. After the cam install you fill the car back up with oil, so how is that different from any other time your car sits for 3-4 days undriven?
Also I was wondering why its necessary to prime the pump. After the cam install you fill the car back up with oil, so how is that different from any other time your car sits for 3-4 days undriven?
If you're not replacing the pump, you still need to get as much oil in the pump and around the block as you can so you're not starting with low oil pressure.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Green Bay WI
Originally Posted by VictorRussell'92
Good tip. I've been worried because my swap is taking much longer than I thought it would. Lot of parts sitting w/o oil for a while. 
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From: louseyville Ky
Originally Posted by cprgmr
I know exactly how you feel! I was very worried about the spun bearing thing given how long the engine was not pumping oil.
Slow but sure, I hope
