LT5 Crate Engine

[Corvette95]

I have a 95 Crate engine. What is the best way to actually pressurise the oiling system to circulate the oil throught the passages, I understand hand rotating the engine will not prime the oil pump. I have been hand turning the engine and putting very small amounts of sea foam in each cylinder and keep it in a humidty controlled storage wrapped in corrosive preventing wrap. Just want to make sure it stays brand new...especially since the last one I saw on ebay was going for a $22,000 reserve.

[tomtom72]

I don't know if this makes any sense but what about hooking an electric pre-lube pump to the motor. Wish I could remember a mfg's name to give you. I know you can usually find ads for them in any boating magazine as they are a high end marine item. I'll bet Jegs or Summit might have something in their catalogs. The oil cooler line fittings would make a good place to hook up.

Sorry I can't be more exact. Good luck.

[Corvette95]

Thanks for the reply, I was thinking along the same lines as a pressurized oil pump. I have asked this question here before with conflicting answers. My 95 Z is at SGC and is ready to be picked up, I am going to call Aaron and get his opinion and I will post what he says andn then we will all know!