Oil priming engine
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Oil priming engine
Just finishing up cam swap and I’m at the point where I just torqued HB. I’m wanting to check to make sure I have oil pressure before I proceed. I’m wanting to turn engine over with start button. Fuel pump relay removed, no plugs or coils etc. Can I do this with no steering rack installed or will I cause a code issue later on?
Last edited by rc51racer; Jun 14, 2020 at 08:20 AM.
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I agree about both ways. I’m wanting to watch the oil pressure gauge while cranking starter if possible without causing a code issue. Anyone try it this way safely without causing a code?
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You are correct. I tried several times and 0 oil pressure every time. I think to be extra safe I’m going to go ahead and prime oil pump with removable plug on drivers front side of block with 8 ounces of oil as recommended by Melling before I do the official start up.
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like he said hold the gas pedal too the floor and crank it you will see the pressure rise, 3 cams in the drive way, it works
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Finally finished cam swap on Fathers Day.
Had great oil pressure at start up. I did end up
priming oil pump manually through drivers side block plug and then turning over with starter a few times.
Had great oil pressure at start up. I did end up
priming oil pump manually through drivers side block plug and then turning over with starter a few times.