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byates2 · 01-28-2013, 07:44 PM

I got my motor rebuilt about two months ago. The people who did it already primed it but ive had it sitting for about 2 months while i getting everything i need done.

I'm about ready to fire it up. Do i need to prime it again since its sat for 2 months

**TBONE1964** · 01-28-2013, 07:48 PM

It would not hurt and when you say "prime" I assume you are talking about priming the oil pump to get oil flowing to all the vitals before ignition, correct?

You can make your own oil primer from a used distributor or buy one ready to go.

byates2 · 01-28-2013, 07:52 PM

yea getting the oil distributed

BigRed76 · 01-28-2013, 07:53 PM

You can also disconnect the power wire from the ignition coil and then crank the engine to build oil pressure. Though it won't be much pressure, it's enough that everything won't be dry on start-up.

67gmcclassic · 01-28-2013, 08:49 PM

they make a tool for this. i dont think it is very expensive( maybe $20-30). you can also make one out of a screw driver and an electric drill. but if it were mine, i would prime it again. better safe than sorry.

**FirstOwner69** · 01-28-2013, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67gmcclassic

they make a tool for this. i dont think it is very expensive( maybe $20-30). you can also make one out of a screw driver and an electric drill. but if it were mine, i would prime it again. better safe than sorry.

Autozone has the primer tool in the Loan-a-Tool program.

Here: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=534529_0_0_

01-28-2013, 07:44 PM	#1
byates2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Acton Posts: 158	Priming the Engine I got my motor rebuilt about two months ago. The people who did it already primed it but ive had it sitting for about 2 months while i getting everything i need done. I'm about ready to fire it up. Do i need to prime it again since its sat for 2 months __________________ 1967 C10 Long Bed, Soon to have a 350 1997 Chevy 2500 454 BB

01-28-2013, 07:48 PM	#2
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Priming the Engine It would not hurt and when you say "prime" I assume you are talking about priming the oil pump to get oil flowing to all the vitals before ignition, correct? You can make your own oil primer from a used distributor or buy one ready to go.

01-28-2013, 07:52 PM	#3
byates2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Acton Posts: 158	Re: Priming the Engine yea getting the oil distributed __________________ 1967 C10 Long Bed, Soon to have a 350 1997 Chevy 2500 454 BB

01-28-2013, 07:53 PM	#4
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Priming the Engine You can also disconnect the power wire from the ignition coil and then crank the engine to build oil pressure. Though it won't be much pressure, it's enough that everything won't be dry on start-up. __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

01-28-2013, 08:49 PM	#5
67gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 25	Re: Priming the Engine they make a tool for this. i dont think it is very expensive( maybe $20-30). you can also make one out of a screw driver and an electric drill. but if it were mine, i would prime it again. better safe than sorry.

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