Hi Dennis
The tool does little more than what it says "prime the oil pump" , but it
gets you ready for the next step, install the distributor and without spark
plugs roll the engine over with the starter and watch for oil pressure. When
the press comes up and the lifters moving you should see some oil at the
rockers. I saw your pictures, nice installation, you're almost home.
Lee
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis McGillis" <dennis.mcgillis@mcgilliscompany.com>
To: <oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net>; <owner-ole-trucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:22 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 350 Pre-oiling
> Hi Guys, I'm fighting the pre-oiler war with my new crate 350. I
determined
> that a screwdriver shaft can't work since it needs a bushing to oil the
upper
> galleries and valvetrain. So I bought a Proform "66896 Professional Oil
Pump
> Primer with Bushing" at my local Speed Shop.
>
> Today I cranked it for a couple of minutes but still don't see any oil
coming
> from the pushrod/rocker area. Am I missing something? It seems like it
> shouldn't be this difficult. No, there is not a pool of oil under the
car.
>
> Thanks,
> Dennis McGillis
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