Priming new engine with oil

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YELLOW 94

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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

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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

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+1

 

Methodical

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

 

gcomfx.com

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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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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StangGT1995 said:

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

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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