From:Rick Yamane e-mail:rick@motionpro.com
Subject:RE: RE: RE: priming oil K Henderson Date:Mon Mar 28 11:22:34 2016
Response to:6175
I usually use a regular pump type oiler like most of us already have in the shop. Attach it to the oilway on the engine with appropriate tubing and fittings and pump a cup or so in, depending on the size of the engine. Yes, type of assembly lube as well as how long the engine has been sitting play a part in how necessary it is but do it anyway.

Rick

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Graeme, YES, prime all the lines before the initial start. I'm about two weeks
away from doing the same thing on Model "K". I've just installed my crankshaft
and rods. I will also force feed oil at this time to the main line so that I can
actually see the oil come out of all the mains and rods while the pan is off. I use
an assembly lube to begin with. It would be good to keep in contact with you
since we are both working on the K model. Mine is a 1921. Doing a full
restoration. Good Luck

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Morning!
I did it on mine. I'm in the refrigeration business so I utilized a refrigerant oil
pump. It's a hand plunger pump similar in appearance to a bicycle pump. Just
connected to the feed line to the bearings.
I think it's a good idea. A lot depends too on what you used for an assembly
lubricant when putting the engine together.
:John

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ready to fire up my K after a full rebuild, what's peoples thoughts on priming all
the oilways etc so starting up is as safe as it can