Oil Pump Priming +(again!)

[philward]

I've just fitted engine/pump and although I'm no where near start up (need sump on to route CR exhaust system) I have taken the general forum advice and packed the pump with vaseline. Can the experts on pump priming confirm that you just pack all the rotors/gallery's - ie there's no special technique?
Thanks
Phil

[Trigger]

From the £ shop and just pack it in before putting the pump back together.

[Underdog1]

I've just fitted engine/pump and although I'm no where near start up (need sump on to route CR exhaust system) I have taken the general forum advice and packed the pump with vaseline. Can the experts on pump priming confirm that you just pack all the rotors/gallery's - ie there's no special technique?
Thanks
Phil

Is this a better method than just submerging it in oil and turning it to get all the air bubbles out?

[Trigger]

Oil will just run out the pump with gravity Don't ask me how I know this 

[bytio]

Submerge pump in oil turn it over an lift the oil stopper/leak valve (very thin screw driver) turn the pump and immediately you will see the air bubble gulp out, release the valve you will instantly feel the extra resistance, I have done this many times and learned it's the only way to get  the oil pressure up quickly

[Trigger]

That is fine, as long as your not building engines and sitting them on shelves for six months +. 

[martin_uk]

I had a problem every time, despite priming and trying vaseline.

Only thing that worked was making up an adaptor using a tubeless car tyre valve in rubber pipe and pressurising oil tank via the breather.

With plugs removed was able to get oil pressure light out before starting

[adriangsmith]

See my solution here. last post tells how i finally got mine going!
http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,11713.msg90871.html#msg90871