How long does it take to prime a engine? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skokie · 03-03-2007, 12:57 AM

Title says it all. Im about to prime my 350 and was needing to know how long does it take and when will I know its done?
1st time here so I want to make sure I get it right.

Thanks

sdkid · 03-03-2007, 01:55 AM

Pull one or both valve covers. Spin the oil pump until oil comes out of the rocker arm holes(where the pushrods seat). You should be good. If you have a mechanical gauge for the oil, you could watch it also, but I like to see it in the top end to be sure its all through the engine.

skokie · 03-03-2007, 02:01 AM

Ok sounds good.

Thanks

cabinetguy · 03-03-2007, 02:03 AM

IN MY OPINION as long as you have used ample cam lube and prepumped your lifters,it doesnt matter.

jbon64 · 03-03-2007, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdkid

Pull one or both valve covers. Spin the oil pump until oil comes out of the rocker arm holes(where the pushrods seat). You should be good. If you have a mechanical gauge for the oil, you could watch it also, but I like to see it in the top end to be sure its all through the engine.

after you do this spin the motor over by hand several times to distribute the oil a bit more.

**special-K** · 03-03-2007, 09:12 AM

`Til the pushrods spit has always been my rule.

cdowns · 03-03-2007, 09:25 AM

depends on what type of paint you're using

Richard H. · 03-03-2007, 11:34 AM

Oil based...

Schralper · 03-03-2007, 04:05 PM

If you have to set the lifter preload and are bumping it over w/ remote starter you'll prime it. Or just spin the pump til you have it come outta the oil psi fitting. Shouldn't take but 15 sec. to see psi.

**VetteVet** · 03-03-2007, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

depends on what type of paint you're using

CD you kill me!!!!

**special-K** · 03-03-2007, 10:23 PM

Iwas going to go there and say,"not long.It`s the prep that takes the time.

**kwmech** · 03-03-2007, 10:29 PM

Well depending on the oil pump--I have had engines prime as fast as a couple of minutes up to 5 +

fastwillie 696969 · 03-04-2007, 12:09 AM

have you tried to show the engine some dirty car engine pictures ?

skokie · 03-04-2007, 03:17 AM

I left out some of the details. The top end had oil already. The reason I was asking about the oil priming is because I had to change out the rear seal. When I was in there my brother n law and I noticed some small specs of dirt on the bearings. No scoring just some dirt. So we cleaned em but I dont have any grease so he said DO NOT START THAT ENGINE UNLESS YOU PRIME IT!!

BIg grin on his face the entire time. Today I spun that dizzy for 5-6 mins. I believe that is going to be ok. I hope.

blukangoo · 03-04-2007, 03:25 AM

I just got my 327 back together. It was completely empty.
The first time I tried to prime it, no oil came up at all.
I removed, took apart and cleaned all my lifters.
After doing all that it took about 3 minutes before the first rocker arm was getting oil. After about 12 Minutes all of them were getting oil.

1fast71 · 03-04-2007, 03:29 AM

i hope its ok also lol

skokie · 03-04-2007, 03:42 AM

I need to change out my valve covers so what I may do when they are off is to give it another round. Wont hurt anything.

03-03-2007, 12:57 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	How long does it take to prime a engine? Title says it all. Im about to prime my 350 and was needing to know how long does it take and when will I know its done? 1st time here so I want to make sure I get it right. Thanks __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

03-03-2007, 01:55 AM	#2
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? Pull one or both valve covers. Spin the oil pump until oil comes out of the rocker arm holes(where the pushrods seat). You should be good. If you have a mechanical gauge for the oil, you could watch it also, but I like to see it in the top end to be sure its all through the engine. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

03-03-2007, 02:01 AM	#3
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? Ok sounds good. Thanks __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

03-03-2007, 02:03 AM	#4
cabinetguy 67 shorty Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Graham,Wa. Posts: 190	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? IN MY OPINION as long as you have used ample cam lube and prepumped your lifters,it doesnt matter. __________________ 67 SWB with enough parts to build two

03-03-2007, 09:12 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? `Til the pushrods spit has always been my rule. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-03-2007, 09:25 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? depends on what type of paint you're using __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-03-2007, 11:34 AM	#8
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? Oil based...

03-03-2007, 04:05 PM	#9
Schralper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 169	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? If you have to set the lifter preload and are bumping it over w/ remote starter you'll prime it. Or just spin the pump til you have it come outta the oil psi fitting. Shouldn't take but 15 sec. to see psi.

03-03-2007, 10:23 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? Iwas going to go there and say,"not long.It`s the prep that takes the time. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-03-2007, 10:29 PM	#12
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? Well depending on the oil pump--I have had engines prime as fast as a couple of minutes up to 5 +

03-04-2007, 12:09 AM	#13
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? have you tried to show the engine some dirty car engine pictures ? __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

03-04-2007, 03:17 AM	#14
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? I left out some of the details. The top end had oil already. The reason I was asking about the oil priming is because I had to change out the rear seal. When I was in there my brother n law and I noticed some small specs of dirt on the bearings. No scoring just some dirt. So we cleaned em but I dont have any grease so he said DO NOT START THAT ENGINE UNLESS YOU PRIME IT!! BIg grin on his face the entire time. Today I spun that dizzy for 5-6 mins. I believe that is going to be ok. I hope. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

03-04-2007, 03:25 AM	#15
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? I just got my 327 back together. It was completely empty. The first time I tried to prime it, no oil came up at all. I removed, took apart and cleaned all my lifters. After doing all that it took about 3 minutes before the first rocker arm was getting oil. After about 12 Minutes all of them were getting oil. __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

03-04-2007, 03:29 AM	#16
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? i hope its ok also lol

03-04-2007, 03:42 AM	#17
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: How long does it take to prime a engine? I need to change out my valve covers so what I may do when they are off is to give it another round. Wont hurt anything. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234



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