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08-25-2010, 09:14 PM
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Alright Alright Alright
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Location: Midland, Texas
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Priming a new engine
Im currently priming a newly rebuilt 350 and I notice after 10 min or so, only 2 rocker arms actually have oil flowing through them. I did see a little assembly lube come out of a couple rockers, but that was it. Should i be rotating the engine while doing this?
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08-25-2010, 09:15 PM
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Redefining LowBudget
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Re: Priming a new engine
yep 1/4 turn then try it again
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08-25-2010, 09:17 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: Priming a new engine
It should come out of all of them eventually, Like hottrucks said loosen up 1/4 and try again..have someone watch your guage while ya do it too..
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