Oil prime with compressor and gallon jug? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Torchred96 · 12-06-2012

I'd like to check the oil passages are getting proper flow of oil. The reason is because 4 of my intake lifters are collapsed and I'm wondering if they are getting enough oil.. anyway, without a normal small block oil pump, what do you guys use to prime the engine before putting it in service after rebuilding it?

The other day, I noticed that the oil pressure gauge sensor had the same threads as the double male adapter on my compressor air line....so, I got to thinking, why not take a gallon can with say 2 or 3 quarts of oil in it, like a mineral spirits can, drill a hole and bolt that adapter to the can with a tube going down to the bottom, close to the bottom anyway and use that for a supply line to the oil pressure port.

Drill and secure a second port for the air In. You could fashion some kind of air bleed hole to be sure you don't get too much pressure.

I'm not even sure if the oil would go in the right direction as opposed to just going into the pan..

thoughts?

12-06-2012	#1
Torchred96 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Homestead, Fl Posts: 248	Oil prime with compressor and gallon jug? I'd like to check the oil passages are getting proper flow of oil. The reason is because 4 of my intake lifters are collapsed and I'm wondering if they are getting enough oil.. anyway, without a normal small block oil pump, what do you guys use to prime the engine before putting it in service after rebuilding it? The other day, I noticed that the oil pressure gauge sensor had the same threads as the double male adapter on my compressor air line....so, I got to thinking, why not take a gallon can with say 2 or 3 quarts of oil in it, like a mineral spirits can, drill a hole and bolt that adapter to the can with a tube going down to the bottom, close to the bottom anyway and use that for a supply line to the oil pressure port. Drill and secure a second port for the air In. You could fashion some kind of air bleed hole to be sure you don't get too much pressure. I'm not even sure if the oil would go in the right direction as opposed to just going into the pan.. thoughts? __________________ Sam 1991 ZR-1 :salute: Last edited by Torchred96; 12-06-2012 at 05:27 PM.