In a message dated 3/26/2005 12:41:35 PM Central Standard Time,
jwvoto@itlnet.net writes:

<<  it spit out the
 oil put in there showing that the pump would work but still didn't suck,
 rather it does 'suck'.  Should I have used Ultragray instead of the Halomar?
  Any suggestions? >>

Cut two holes in a coffee can lid. One to fit tight around your "pressure
out" line, and one for the Shop Vac hose. Fire up the Shop Vac and suck oil right
through the pump. Let it run a couple of minutes and then spin the engine
without the plugs or ignition and you should see good oil volume entering the
can. When in doubt, prime the pump with hypoid through the pressure out line by
turning the engine over backwards. That works well also.

Whenever you build new, spin up oil flow with the pressure out line
disconnected and hanging in and empty can. Otherwise, resistance in the oil system will
just blow off the priming oil and get you nothing. If you have a remote
filter mount, you can just leave the filter off until flow is established. Be sure
to fill the filter before installing it. When you assemble, pack the pump with
wheel bearing grease. It will prime instantly when started months later, like
a spare race engine.


Lynn E. Hanover