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Sep 29, 2003 | 07:13 PM

Smoke_Ford

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Priming Oil pump

I put the SLP ported oil pump on my car, what are the priming procedures for it? Any other tips before initial start?

Sep 29, 2003 | 08:07 PM

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Re: Priming Oil pump

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Sep 29, 2003 | 08:30 PM

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Re: Priming Oil pump

Before installing the new pump, fill it with oil (in the pickup hole, on the gears, etc...) Give it a few turns by hand, and fill again...

Yeah it will spill out, but do your best to keep as much oil as possible in it while bolting it on.

That's it.

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Sep 30, 2003 | 02:37 AM

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Re: Priming Oil pump

After my cam and new pump install, I pulled my fuel pump fuse, and my spark plug wires, then turned the car over for 30 - 60 seconds in 10 - 15 second intervals. Hooked everything back up, fired it up and instantly had pressure