[DeTomaso] Engine Break In - Oil Pump Prime

[Julian Kift]

Cleveland distributor rotates counterclockwise (CCW) so yes your drill should be in reverse. On a fresh build you've got to create enough suction head to pull the oil up the strainer, which can take a while. Are you using a single weight break in oil?
Julian

> From: seanmundy at hotmail.com
> To: detomaso at poca.com
> Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2013 18:50:55 -0800
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Engine Break In - Oil Pump Prime
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> 
> I've finally got my ZF and new engine back in my car and getting closer to first startup.  
> After filling up with oil I am trying to spin the oil pump to prime the engine but I'm not seeing results.  
> I have spun my drill in reverse and clockwise for over a minute each way but no oil has yet emerged 
> from the rockers and into the top of the heads.  The drill has way more drag in the reverse direction but nothing 
> is happening.  Do I got this right?  Thanks, Sean 		 	   		  
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