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joe somers
Member
Username: pjsomers2
Post Number: 29
Registered: 04-2007
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 12:16 pm: | 
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I have a new engine that's never been hot tested I need to prime the oiling system Its a 8.1 and it does not have a distributor so how can I prime it. Whats the trick? Thanks for any help.Joe |
LI Monterey
Member
Username: monterey262
Post Number: 57
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 01:09 pm: |
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From SELOC manual...remove spark plugs, with ignition key off connect a remote starter, crank engine for 15 seconds and then allow starter to cool for 1 minute, repeat sequence 2 more times until a total cranking time of 45 seconds has been reached, install plugs and start engine. |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4588
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 01:13 pm: |
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If you want to play it really safe, the trick is to either use a primer tool like this
http://paceperformance.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=25140
or make your own with an old distributor by shaving the teeth from the gear on a lathe and adapt the top so that you can use a drill on it. |
joe somers
Member
Username: pjsomers2
Post Number: 30
Registered: 04-2007
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 04:02 pm: |
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I am willing to buy the tool but since there is no distributor isn't it blocked off down in the block where the tool would normally go? Also should oil filter and lines be full of oil to help with prime or is that not necessary? Thank you guy's for the help. Joe |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4592
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 05:02 pm: |
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The bottom of the distributor attaches to the oil pump, and so does the tool.
Since the pump is submerged in oil, the lines and filter will be filled and flushed with oil once you turn the pump for a minute or two with an electric drill and the tool. |
Ricardo E.
Advanced Member
Username: ricardomarine_vp
Post Number: 358
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 07:44 pm: |
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If you have not yet primed the oil system, now is the time to use the eight (8) stop method for setting rocker arm clearances. I'd do this now while the plungers can still be operated within the cam follower (lifter) body. Much easier and more accurate, IMO.
If you need instructions, post back.
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joe somers
Member
Username: pjsomers2
Post Number: 31
Registered: 04-2007
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 07:46 pm: |
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Problem is that on this engine that has no distributor there is no access to the oil pump through the normal area, the manifold doesn't go through and then there is a substitute filler where the distributor would go in the block. The only way to get to it would be to remove the manifold and then take out the filler. But I would rather not have to go that route. |
El Pescador
Senior Member
Username: el_pescador
Post Number: 4594
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 11:18 pm: |
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Then, you may have to use the Seloc method indicated above by LI Monterey.... |
william g moore jr
Advanced Member
Username: william_m
Post Number: 254
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 12:03 am: |
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I used to prime engines with a pump sprayer from the garden store and a fitting that went in the oil pressure sensor hole. Just pump up some pressure and watch the top of the engine for oil. Would load the whole requirement in there. Was good for lower unit oil too! |
