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225 preprime before start

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by burnzee, Mar 19, 2009.

  1. burnzee

    burnzee 46 CJ2A 225 oddfire

    I will be trying to start my rebuilt 225 oddfire in the somewhat near future. I want to preprime the engine. I am thinking of getting an oil pump primer tool such as this one.

    http://www.napaonline.com/NOLPPSE/(S(v1tjwz55fubqig45zaxswuji))/Detail.aspx?R=SER3446_0006401255

    I have read about a couple ways to proceed. Do you just remove the dist. and use the tool until oil comes out the rocker, or do you have to keep rotating the engine to different spots as you do it?

    Thanks
     
    burnzee, Mar 19, 2009
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  2. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Remove distro - spin till you get oil in rockers - both sides. You got it.
     
    Warloch, Mar 19, 2009
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  3. burnzee

    burnzee 46 CJ2A 225 oddfire

    Thanks so much.
    (I usually worry about the simple things.
     
    burnzee, Mar 19, 2009
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  4. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    If it wont prime, you are probably running the drill the wrong direction. Pump on 225 turns clockwise IIRC.
     
    Walt Couch, Mar 20, 2009
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  5. kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

    did this on my dodge rebuild as well, ran the drill untill i had oil psi on the gauge i had installed, motor was still on the stand;)
     
    kaiser_willys, Mar 26, 2009
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  6. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I actually have a shaft I made that fits in the oil pump (I made it for Chevy) and chuck it up in a 1/2" drill. Yep, spin it until you see oil in the rockers...
     
    Patrick, Mar 27, 2009
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  7. Roland

    Roland New Member

    You may not need a special tool. Maybe you could find a steel or aluminum rod and beat on one end until it fits in the oil pump shaft slot.
     
    Roland, Apr 29, 2009
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