oil pump install... assy lube, vaselene or ???
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oil pump install... assy lube, vaselene or ???
Back in the good old days, guys packed oil pumps with vaselene to help prime them. To me, that doesn't seem smart. Until things get hot enough to melt the vaselene it seems like it could prevent oil from getting into tight areas. I'm thinking about just coating the inside with assembly lube. Opinions?
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If all you are doing a pump install on a running motor, just make sure the pickup tube o ring is in right, finish install, and crank it up. I have done a ton of cam installs with pumps, and have oil pressure in a couple seconds....
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I think I'll just go with the assembly lube. I just don't like the idea of pushing vaselene through the motor. It just seems like it could prevent oil from getting to things until it melts away.
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The point is, that pump will suck that vaseline through it like **** through a goose. Sure it might place extra load on the pump, but it'll move it.
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