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Should I prime (oil) my motor?

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Jan 11, 2002 | 11:13 PM

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From: Macedonia ,OH

Car: Formula

Engine: 6.0 LSX

Transmission: 4L60E

Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt 3:27

Should I prime (oil) my motor?

I just got done putting new heads on , cam and valvetrain. Car has 65,000 miles and hasent been started since sept. should I?

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Jan 12, 2002 | 02:40 AM

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From: Tulsa, OK

i would

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Jan 12, 2002 | 09:34 AM

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From: Tallahassee, FL. USA

Car: 92 Camaro RS

Engine: 350 Crate Motor

Transmission: Tremec TKO

Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73

Always a good idea.
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Jan 12, 2002 | 09:59 AM

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Engine: L98 (350 TPI)

Transmission: MD8 (700 R4) + 3.42 LS1 Rear

agreed. it would a good idea since most of the oil has since drained back to the crankcase.

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Jan 12, 2002 | 01:16 PM

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helps them new lifters a lot

prime it and then adjust the rockers. You will have a lot less noise that way.

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Jan 12, 2002 | 03:46 PM

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It's always good to prime a motor that has been sitting for awhile everybody knows that the most wear and tear is occured on startups.

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