Priming new engine with oil

[YELLOW 94]

I was wondering how fast do you spin the oil pump to prime the engine. Never done this, so want to get it right.

later
Orlie

 

[parchisi]

Right before my first startup I just had the drill going full blast. The resistance only let it go so fast though. I did that a couple times for maybe 30 seconds and everything went well.

 

[69clark]

+1

 

[Methodical]

Prime it until you see oil coming up thru the lifters/rocker arms then you know the system is full of oil.

 

[gcomfx.com]

If you do it long enough, your drill will start smelling bad. Then you know you are done. Same way my g/f cooks.

Seriously, it's tough on a drill.

 

[parchisi]

No kiddin...my corded drill was smoking like crazy... DeWalt FTW!

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

Just remember you need to run the drill in reverse. You'll be blowing air into your crankcase otherwise.

 

[parchisi]

Also, you'll know if you're going backwards when you encounter a lot less resistance.

 

[mo_dingo]

My craftsman 19.2V drill was definitely up to the task. No smoking here. Muahahahahhah!!!!!!!

 

[Black95GTS]

Just remember you need to run the drill in reverse. You'll be blowing air into your crankcase otherwise.

I'm pretty guilty of doing this, I hate to admit it.

The lifters filling are the indication when to stop. Hope she fires up for ya!

Adam