How to Prime an engine and oil pump-YouTube?
Before that first engine start up, you need to prime the engine and prime the oil pump with oil. Proper oil delivery is vital to engine break-in as well as long term performance. Today we look at the 3 stages of priming and oil pump and priming the engine https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list… https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
When do you Prime a Harley oil pump?
How to Prime a Harley Oil Pump. Replacement Harley oil pumps must be primed after installation but before their first use in order to prevent “air lock” or cavitation. Essentially, air trapped inside the pump while it was out of the crankcase prevents oil from flowing and the engine quickly goes dry.
What causes an oil pump to go dry?
Essentially, air trapped inside the pump while it was out of the crankcase prevents oil from flowing and the engine quickly goes dry. It is a mistake one rarely makes twice since the engine may practically explode within a few hundred yards of leaving the garage on the first test ride.
Do you need to Prime the oil pump before starting the engine?
Before that first engine start up, you need to prime the engine and prime the oil pump with oil. Proper oil delivery is vital to engine break-in as well as long term performance.
How to Prime engines and oil pumps by Melling?
Melling tech director George describes the proper method of priming engines and oil pumps. He shows how to use the Melling priming tools for in the pan pumps and our new MPL-101 Pre-Lube Oiler tank tool for engines with over the Crankshaft oil Pumps.
What’s the best tool to Prime an oil pump?
The simple ones for Chevys such as the Moroso 62200 tool shown in the accompanying photos will likely only prime the pump. You won’t be able to pressurize the top end of the engine. Tools such as the Melling PT13 or the Stef’s (B&B Performance) 65100 incorporate an aluminum bushing that seals the oil gallery.
What kind of oil pump does Summit Racing use?
For these engines (those fitted with a removable oil pump drive gear), Summit Racing has come up with a special oil primer socket . It simply slips over the crank. You hook up a drill and manually spin the pump, which in turn, lubes the engine. It’s available under part number SUM-900330.