cherryelky305

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Ok heres the deal, motor sat for 6-7 months what should I do before starting it up? Is therer a way to prime the oil system? HELP

JohnnyC

Check the fluids and turn the key.

CAMAROZ28SS

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on the old SBC you can prime the oil system. i dont know how to do it on the LS1

cherryelky305

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ya, and thats why I'm asking. lol. I have 3 months and 7 grand in this swap I dont want to F a bearing on the first start up.

71velle

i'd like to know also because my car sat for 5 months i checked all fluids started it let it warm up all the way and drove about a block and spun a main bearing so im wondering that also

cherryelky305

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Ok this is the best I've found. http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3087910

sucks that my engine is already in the car. PITA. any thoughts on this? Is it really needed to avoid a spun bearing?

Starz T/A 17

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Im not sure if its absolutely need but I would recomend it. You might also get a better response in the internal engine section.

cherryelky305

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maybe, if a mod feels like it should be moved to the internal section feel free. I won't start a new thread until I know this one isnt going to be moved. Thanks all.

On a side note I called the guys I got the engine from and they said to just check the fluids and start it. "HAHA ok you got it, BAM you owe me an engine." lol

NDFORSPD

I have heard of putting a teaspoon or so of regular motor oil down each spark plug hole(but thats generally done BEFORE the engine sits rather than just before it gets started), that wont really help the bearings, but might add a slight bit more piece of mind

NHRAMAN

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cherryelky305....that is a great link...thanks.

98LS-WON

Pull the spark plugs out and cranf it for about 20 seconds. It should spin fast enough to create some decent pressure and prime the system.

cherryelky305

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welcome, glad I helped someone with a similar problem.