440 Oil Pump Won't Prime

It's too thick for the pump to move. Clean the pump out and just let it suck the oil out of the pan on its own.
Agree. I've heard of the vaseline prime trick but never used it no need to. Install pump and prime with drill before firing. also verify which way the drill is spinning...I know its dumb but some engines the distributor spins the other way ask me how I know...I think BB Mopar is counterclockwise...:)