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Tru2Chevy · 03-08-2009, 07:32 PM

Not sure how to prime the SII 3.8....on a SBC they make a tool that you stick down the distributor hole that you attach to your drill to manually spin the oil pump and pressurize the motor before your first start. Not sure if there is something you can do for the 3.8 that's the same.

How long did you let it run for? Even on a fresh rebuild I would think that you should see pressure on a mechanical gauge in less than 10 seconds if everything is in good working order.

- Justin

03-08-2009, 07:32 PM	#5
Tru2Chevy Co-Founder / Site Admin Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ewing, NJ Posts: 22,476 iTrader: (8) Social Networks:	Not sure how to prime the SII 3.8....on a SBC they make a tool that you stick down the distributor hole that you attach to your drill to manually spin the oil pump and pressurize the motor before your first start. Not sure if there is something you can do for the 3.8 that's the same. How long did you let it run for? Even on a fresh rebuild I would think that you should see pressure on a mechanical gauge in less than 10 seconds if everything is in good working order. - Justin __________________ 1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD 2002 Suburban - Wife's DD 2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?