ISPKI Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hey guys. Havent been on in a while since i couldnt work on my 77 280z during winter. I am reinstalling my timing cover and oil pan and need to know if i need to prime the motor with oil before starting it. It has not run for about 5 months but nothing is new except the oil seals. I had removed the oil pan to get at a helicoil that fell down behind the timing cover. I did not remove the oil filter either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledz Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 You could put some assembly lube on the cam. I just rebuilt a F54 P79 Carb engine and used the isky cam lube that came with it. I was worried about priming it but I started it up and the oil pressue came right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Did you do this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISPKI Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 I will do that nnewzed. Sledz: I had placed some lucas oil on the cam lobes when i removed the valve cover because I was not sure how long i would have it off. Looks pretty clean still but I will take your suggestion. Do you think I would need assembly lube or would some more lucas oil be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Tim Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I pull the plugs and crank the engine over till I see about 5lbs or oil pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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