After doing a search on engine priming and seeing the tried and true methods, I have a question about an alternative way to prime.
Firstly, our 340 was assembled and dynoed 3 months ago. Since then we've had it on a stand and recently installed a Kevco pan and pickup. It stayed upside down on the stand for awhile and the oil from the pump drained out of the oil pressure switch fitting. I'm thinking a re-priming might be wise, especially since the oil pump is probably empty...and we removed it to mount the pickup tube.
Finally my question. Has anyone used a socket and drill to spin the crank with plugs out? Seems easy to me and it's a good way to make sure the top end gets primed completely.
Looking forward to your advice and thanks for reading.
Firstly, our 340 was assembled and dynoed 3 months ago. Since then we've had it on a stand and recently installed a Kevco pan and pickup. It stayed upside down on the stand for awhile and the oil from the pump drained out of the oil pressure switch fitting. I'm thinking a re-priming might be wise, especially since the oil pump is probably empty...and we removed it to mount the pickup tube.
Finally my question. Has anyone used a socket and drill to spin the crank with plugs out? Seems easy to me and it's a good way to make sure the top end gets primed completely.
Looking forward to your advice and thanks for reading.