I could envision my car pinning the tach with no oil pressure!
Pressuring the oil system
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Pressurizing the oil system
Is there a way to pump oil throughout the engine without turning the engine over? Older cars let you use a drill to run the oil pump.
Last edited by leaftye; Aug 10, 2012 at 03:14 PM.
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Thanks for the help. Last time I was active here, A&A had the only pre-oiler. I'd love one at some point, or a full on dry sump system, but unfortunately it's not going to happen right now.
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Is this actually true? Can anyone confirm this? I do not doubt it, but I do not know either and can not say I have heard of it. Then again, I do not know too much on the newer EFI stuff.
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It's true, try it with the oil in it before you change it. Been doing it for years.
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Guys have rigged up an old SB or BB chev oil pump some lines, a drill motor and a bucket of oil. If you had a remote filter adapter, you should be able to prime the pressure side of the engine.
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When I built my forged motor for road racing, I put the 3 qt accusump on it. I rarely have pressure issues at track, so pump doesn't get much work there, but it is also a dd, so I pre oil every morning before starting - 23lbs. You can pick up complete systems every now and then for around $300 in for sale section. Even new is not that expensive when you are talking about $5k (or $15k) motor. Not too hard of install.