So after my rebuild I still odnt have any oil pressure. For those of you that have done a rebuild how did you prime that oil pump? I think I might have some trapped air in my pump...
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yeah you can use some assembly lube in it doesn't start dry, and gets the required suction..-Brad
98 Firebird - gone from mod mode to keep it running and useable mode.
2000 V-Star Custom 1100
If all else fails use a bigger hammer!
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I second the assembly lube pack, I know that stuff doesnt mess with your oil.1997 Red GTP Coupe<br />Borla,3\" DP,!ubend,Thrasher CAI,Magnuson(3.4\"),1.9 roller rockers,Tran. Cooler,GPS PCM,Boost+Trans. Temp gauges(in Lotek),comp harness,Blazertech 3200\'s,BBS 18\'s+Pilots,RAT rear sway bar,Powerslots+Pf Pads(all corners),KYB\'s,STB\'s,Poly bushings(mid+end),Optima Battery(yellow), Kenwood Deck+Boston Interior Speakers(Pro)+RF Sub(550 watts), GTS covers,rear red reflective Pontiac sticker(My fav.)
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what i do on big block's adn small blocks is my dad has a distributor that is modified so you can put a drill on the top of it and spin the pump until the oil is running out of all the passages(you know it is when its coming out of the rockers or tips of the pushrods)...then its pre-oiled...
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The block w/ distrubators are different. There isnt a place to do that on my block. It sits right behind the front cover. I will probably end up having to take my front cover back of and packing it...\"If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the <br />shoulders of giants.\" (Isaac Newton)
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