Prime oilpump while in the truck. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1BadSS · 03-04-2007, 01:50 PM

Do you guys think there is enough space near the firewall to get the priming rod and the drill back there to turn the pump over?

Richard H. · 03-04-2007, 02:07 PM

It would be close but i know you could if you had a right angle drill motor or one you could borrow.

Kurt L · 03-04-2007, 02:09 PM

before you put in your oil pump you should've packed it with vaseoline,that way when you crank up your motor it would've been primed already.did that on my 91 chevy v-6.worked great.

neonlarry · 03-04-2007, 10:09 PM

I have done it in both my truck and Suburban with no problems.

*trkklr77* · 03-04-2007, 11:55 PM

i had to use a right angle last time i did mine witha old dist not the tool. this time i did it on the engine stand before dropping it in the truck.

grayw0lf · 03-05-2007, 08:33 AM

You could always resort to just using a long screwdriver.

fastwillie 696969 · 03-05-2007, 10:46 AM

no with a supercharger you wont

67ChevyRedneck · 03-05-2007, 11:08 AM

My 350 is in the "correct" V-8 position and I primed my pump with a drill while it was in the truck. It worked great

**Yukon Jack** · 03-05-2007, 11:13 AM

I was able to prime my 69 K20 with the swapped in bbc - very close to the firewall but I was able to.

neonlarry · 03-05-2007, 03:22 PM

70blowngmc its a wonder that 300 lb gorilla on top of your motor will let you put a distributor in there.

cameeks · 03-05-2007, 07:30 PM

I primed mine with a rental priming tool for GM from Autozone and a Black and Decker cordless drill with no problem.

03-04-2007, 01:50 PM	#1
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Prime oilpump while in the truck. Do you guys think there is enough space near the firewall to get the priming rod and the drill back there to turn the pump over? __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

03-04-2007, 02:07 PM	#2
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. It would be close but i know you could if you had a right angle drill motor or one you could borrow.

03-04-2007, 02:09 PM	#3
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. before you put in your oil pump you should've packed it with vaseoline,that way when you crank up your motor it would've been primed already.did that on my 91 chevy v-6.worked great.

03-04-2007, 10:09 PM	#4
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. I have done it in both my truck and Suburban with no problems. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-04-2007, 11:55 PM	#5
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. i had to use a right angle last time i did mine witha old dist not the tool. this time i did it on the engine stand before dropping it in the truck.

03-05-2007, 08:33 AM	#6
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. You could always resort to just using a long screwdriver. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

03-05-2007, 10:46 AM	#7
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. no with a supercharger you wont __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex Last edited by fastwillie 696969; 02-23-2008 at 08:34 AM.

03-05-2007, 11:08 AM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. My 350 is in the "correct" V-8 position and I primed my pump with a drill while it was in the truck. It worked great __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-05-2007, 11:13 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. I was able to prime my 69 K20 with the swapped in bbc - very close to the firewall but I was able to. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-05-2007, 03:22 PM	#10
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. 70blowngmc its a wonder that 300 lb gorilla on top of your motor will let you put a distributor in there. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

03-05-2007, 07:30 PM	#11
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Prime oilpump while in the truck. I primed mine with a rental priming tool for GM from Autozone and a Black and Decker cordless drill with no problem. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules



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