I had another engine rebuilt, and it has been sitting for about 6 months until I finally got it in the car.  I have been trying to pre-oil it with an electric drill running counter clockwise with no luck.  Is there a way to prime the oil pump and how long do I have to run the drill before I get any oil pressure?

Jan  Urbanczyk  Major USMC Ret.

                                                                 Bowie Maryland

Thanks for all the replies. I will get to work and check all of the things recommended.  Ted, I have one question, why start with an empty filter? Is that so that you have more oil in the pan?  I already filled my filter, but I could get another and some more oil if you think that is a good idea.   Thanks again, Jan

Jan  Urbanczyk  Major USMC Ret.

                                                                 Bowie Maryland

Nothing high tech with using an empty oil filter.  An empty filter just doesn’t make a mess while installing it on the new engine.  The fifteen-twenty seconds or so it takes to fill the filter on the engine while pre-lubing is a non-event compared to any spillage that could take place otherwise.  The O ring on the filter is still coated with a light film of oil though before installing.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)