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Corvette95 · 05-16-2006

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 · 05-17-2006

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 · 05-17-2006

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!

05-16-2006	#1
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	LT5 Crate Engine 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. __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

05-17-2006	#2
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: LT5 Crate Engine 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. __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

05-17-2006	#3
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: LT5 Crate Engine 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! __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454