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    Offline 30below

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    priming engine
    « on: May 13, 2010 - 07:39:53 AM »
    Got 340 that was rebuilt and broken in on a dyno about a year and a half ago.Just changed the oil and filter[filled the filter with oil].Think i should prime it?
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    Offline Supercuda

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    Re: priming engine
    « Reply #1 on: May 13, 2010 - 08:15:24 AM »
    It's never a bad idea to prime an engine after prolonged storage. Since it has been run in the past, an acceptable (but not best) alternative to removing the distributor and gear, is to crank the engine with the ignition disabled, until you see good oil pressure. Proper priming is best.
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    Offline 71Plym

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    Re: priming engine
    « Reply #2 on: May 13, 2010 - 08:31:39 AM »
    yes, prime it.
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    Offline Changin Gears

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    Re: priming engine
    « Reply #3 on: May 13, 2010 - 01:49:50 PM »
    To me, the main reason to prime a new engine is to verify the oil system functioning.  In your case thats already been done.  I wouldn't bother.
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: priming engine
    « Reply #4 on: May 14, 2010 - 01:34:14 AM »
     :iagree:
    Just fire it up
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    Offline dodge freak 2

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    Re: priming engine
    « Reply #5 on: May 14, 2010 - 08:12:33 PM »
    It would take me 15 mins to prime the oil, I see no harm doing it and 15 mins of my time is cheap, lol.

    Oil clings very well but it does run off slowly, 18 months is a while. Priming it will remove the old oil  from the bearings. Any moister will be displaced with fresh oil by priming it.


    Might not make much of a difference / maybe no difference but I would pull the dist. and the pump gear and run my HD 1/2 drill on the priming rod for a good minute for my peace of mind.     
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