Oil prime after rebuild
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Hi all, I'm half way through putting my C2S engine back together and I'm not to sure which route to go down with oil priming the engine.
The engine had bore score, it was completely stripped and 6 new cylinders fitted by Hartech. I've used build lube on bearings so far but I'm not sure what way to go with the oil pump.
Is Vaseline on the pump splines and cranking over with the fuel pump relay out until I get oil pressure adequate?
Would an engine oil pressure priming kit be worth buying?
The engine will likely be sat for a few months before getting started.
The engine had bore score, it was completely stripped and 6 new cylinders fitted by Hartech. I've used build lube on bearings so far but I'm not sure what way to go with the oil pump.
Is Vaseline on the pump splines and cranking over with the fuel pump relay out until I get oil pressure adequate?
Would an engine oil pressure priming kit be worth buying?
The engine will likely be sat for a few months before getting started.
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Hi all, I'm half way through putting my C2S engine back together and I'm not to sure which route to go down with oil priming the engine.
The engine had bore score, it was completely stripped and 6 new cylinders fitted by Hartech. I've used build lube on bearings so far but I'm not sure what way to go with the oil pump.
Is Vaseline on the pump splines and cranking over with the fuel pump relay out until I get oil pressure adequate?
Would an engine oil pressure priming kit be worth buying?
The engine will likely be sat for a few months before getting started.
The engine had bore score, it was completely stripped and 6 new cylinders fitted by Hartech. I've used build lube on bearings so far but I'm not sure what way to go with the oil pump.
Is Vaseline on the pump splines and cranking over with the fuel pump relay out until I get oil pressure adequate?
Would an engine oil pressure priming kit be worth buying?
The engine will likely be sat for a few months before getting started.
to prime crank and immediately shut off. Do that several times letting the starter cool down in between.
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Thanks for the replies
Would you use vasoline, or are there better alternatives? Is permatex build lube fine? Or just plain oil?
I'm sure I'm being far to cautious but I'd hate to roast my bearings on the first start after so much effort and money.
Would you use vasoline, or are there better alternatives? Is permatex build lube fine? Or just plain oil?
I'm sure I'm being far to cautious but I'd hate to roast my bearings on the first start after so much effort and money.
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Three Wheelin'
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Anything that seals, stays in place till it doesn’t need too and dissolves in oil.
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