Eliminate dry starts with JEGS 555-23640 Small & Big Block Chevy V8 oil pump priming tool. When using this tool you can ensure that critical engine components are lubricated before cranking your engine.

JEGS 555-23640 Oil Pump Priming Tool Features:

• 3/8 in. Shank for use with 3/8 in. Drill
• Aluminum Alignment Collars
• Steel Shaft, 1/2 in. O.D.
• Allows for Oil Pump Priming Before Initial Start-up
• Eliminates the Chance of a Dry Start
• Eliminates Premature Engine Damage
• 10 in. Overall Length
• Prime and pressurize your oil system prior to initial start-up of your engine to prevent costly, harmful dry starts
• Simply use your 3/8 inch or larger drill and insert in place of the distributor oil pump drive shaft
• Upper and lower pilots to eliminate wobble and seal the galley during the priming process
• A must-have tool for your engine build

FAQ

How do you prime a small block oil pump on a Chevy?

• Use an oil pump priming tool, like the JEGS 555-23640, by spinning it with an electric drill until oil flows to the rockers.

What can I use to prime my oil pump?

• An oil pump priming tool, such as the JEGS 555-23640, is recommended for efficiently priming your small block Chevy oil pump.

What should the oil pump pressure be on a small block Chevy?

• Oil pump pressure for a small block Chevy varies, but typical ranges are 40-60 psi at idle and 60-80 psi at higher RPM.