96 LT1 oil pump priming and initial break-in

78 'bu · 02-27-2012, 12:25 AM

Just got a fresh rebuild on the LT1. I'm getting ready to fire her up this weekend. I've seen two different ways to prime the oil pump. One way is to pull the drive unit and build a tool to drive the pump (makes good sense). The other is to disconnect the coil and crank the starter (seems like i'd want oil pressure before turning the engine). Any experience with these methods? What's preferred? And what oil to use and what's the break-in procedure?

**kingnutin** · 02-28-2012, 03:14 PM

I've always just used assembly lube on the moving parts, and just start the thing, no priming. Maybe fill the oil filter?

02-27-2012, 12:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
78 'bu Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	96 LT1 oil pump priming and initial break-in Just got a fresh rebuild on the LT1. I'm getting ready to fire her up this weekend. I've seen two different ways to prime the oil pump. One way is to pull the drive unit and build a tool to drive the pump (makes good sense). The other is to disconnect the coil and crank the starter (seems like i'd want oil pressure before turning the engine). Any experience with these methods? What's preferred? And what oil to use and what's the break-in procedure?

02-28-2012, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
kingnutin 8th Gen Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver , WA Posts: 12,161 Thanks: 256 Thanked 637 Times in 436 Posts View My Garage kingnutin	I've always just used assembly lube on the moving parts, and just start the thing, no priming. Maybe fill the oil filter? __________________ 1978 Caprice Classic Landau 350 2-bolt, stock 4bbl Stock rebuilt TH350 Edelbrock performer cam + intake Dual 2 1/2" Flowmaster exhuast (waiting to be installed) Edelbrock IAS Classic shocks 95 9C1 3.08 posi 4 wheel disc brakes! 16x8 American Racing Baja's with 225/60/16 Pirelli P4's

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