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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 02:59 PM
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Getting ready to crank up the new engine and was wondering about what to do for pre-start. I cranked the motor over to hopefully pump some oil through the motor, then I pulled the oil filter and it was still dry. Does the motor have to be running for the pump to siphon the oil from the oil pan? Also, what about the antifreeze, should I get as much in the block as possible before starting? or should I just fill the radiator up and top it off as it drops?

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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 05:01 PM
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You must have been wrenching a bit since I've last been by your house. Glad to hear it is this close.. TTT for ya.
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Pull the fuel pump and ignition fuses.....crank it over a few times until you've got oil pressure....replace fuses....start it up and
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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Pull the fuel pump and ignition fuses.....crank it over a few times until you've got oil pressure....replace fuses....start it up and
Yeah, I did that, but it didn't pump jack! I turned it over with no plugs in the heads for a good minute of on, then off again for about 15 seconds a pop, then pulled the oil filter and it was still bone dry. I went ahead and just started the motor on the open Kooks headers and it fired right up and got oil pressure right away, about 80psi. I don't think you pump oil anywhere from just cranking the motor over, unless maybe it's already been primed...

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