How to prime a LT1 before startup
How to prime a LT1 before startup My Lt1 has been out for a little over a year. I will install it in a couple
of weeks, and would like to know how in the world do LT1's get primed
before startup?????
of weeks, and would like to know how in the world do LT1's get primed
before startup?????
i'm pretty sure he means priming the oil system? I'm yet to tear into an lt1 so i wouldn't be able to tell you where to access the oil pump drive... but i'm sure someone on here can
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I would just pull the injector fuses and crank it over till you get oil pressure. Just do it in short bursts so you wont burn up your starter. I have done this in the past and it works great.
Originally Posted by smoknta
I would just pull the injector fuses and crank it over till you get oil pressure. Just do it in short bursts so you wont burn up your starter. I have done this in the past and it works great.
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Originally Posted by slagger
What about priming through the oil pressure sensor w/ a pressurized system then after you get oil in there maybe a quart then put the sensor back on then start?
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Originally Posted by smoknta
I would just pull the injector fuses and crank it over till you get oil pressure. Just do it in short bursts so you wont burn up your starter. I have done this in the past and it works great.
i would just drain the oil, put some fresh stuff in it and fire it up
The correct way to prime an LT1 is to do it through the distributor hole in the back of the block under the intake. Even though LT1's don't use a distributor, there is still provisions for one and a plastic retainer that is bolted down over the hole. Just remove the retainer and use a standard priming tool to prelube the engine before you fire it.
