Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!genrad!decvax!microsof!uw-beaver!cornell!vax135!ariel!houti!hogpc!houxm!mhuxa!mhuxi!mhuxt!eagle!alice!wookie From: wookie@alice.UUCP Newsgroups: net.auto Subject: Re: pump priming Message-ID: <1903@alice.UUCP> Date: Mon, 6-Jun-83 13:43:52 EDT Article-I.D.: alice.1903 Posted: Mon Jun 6 13:43:52 1983 Date-Received: Tue, 7-Jun-83 22:55:23 EDT Lines: 8 when priming a gear type oil pump it MUST be driven in the proper direction as it will simply pump the other way when reversed. If it is driven in the reverse direction it will simply pull air down from the engine oil system and bubble it through the oil sump. So when you prime your pump circes!harkins is correct but please make sure you spin the pump the right way!!!!!! Keith Bauer White Tiger Racing