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08-23-2014, 05:27 PM
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Re: Priming the oil system before startup
Primer shafts only run the oil pump. You would have to turn the entire engine, because the cam gear is attached. I have primed engines with the coil disconnected and run the starter until oil pressure shows on the gauge
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08-23-2014, 08:44 PM
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Re: Priming the oil system before startup
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ds1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Primer shafts only run the oil pump. You would have to turn the entire engine, because the cam gear is attached. I have primed engines with the coil disconnected and run the starter until oil pressure shows on the gauge </div></div>
You are right - didn't think about cam gear connected to the camshaft connected to the.... I guess I'm pulling the distributor afterall, what a pita.
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