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dmday316
07-20-2022, 01:35 PM
using a single shaft to prime with electric drill, going full blast. Gauge reads consistent 40 lbs..I have red that you need a distributor type priming shaft to create pressure to feed the lifters,push rods, rockers. A solid lifter cam . Should I worry or try starting the car ? Any info appreciated.

Belair-o
07-20-2022, 01:56 PM
Hi dmday,
if it was me, I would want to see oil at all the rockers before starting. I used a priming rod from Summit, like this one:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-901015
I was happy with it, and observed I had oil at all the rockers.
Regards, Doug

markm
07-20-2022, 06:39 PM
You need a priming tool or an old distributor base with the teeth ground off gear. Also rotate the motor until they all oil.

busterwivell
07-21-2022, 05:08 AM
Yup, my priming tool is made from an old points distributor.