Oil pump priming issue

Bobzilla said

I was rushing and I forgot the same plug this year. It can be installed without removing the engine or transmission. Remove the intake. Stuff rags in the openings to make sure it cannot fall anywhere if you drop it. Use a hex socket and wrench to turn it in. Go slow. Be careful.

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Thanks for the tip mate, love the hex socket and wrench combo

How did you discover that you forgotten it? I found out after I fired the engine up. It had oil pressure but lower than I'd like. Bedded cam in and engine oil got warm and oil pressure suddenly dropped to nothing so I shut it down. Engine sounded fine, cam has all it's lobes, but yeah wasn't the best situation.


Edit: Job done - this was the best tip ever. Wacked some sealant on the threads, plug in place, hex socket and spanner and screwed it straight in.