Oil prime 120hp 2.5l

[Optimax89]

Finally started working on my almarine with an 120hp 2.5l engine
the boat isnt used for 4-5 years
got the engine cranking but i dont get any oil at the valves, oilfilter or oil presure sensor

is there any way to prime the oil system before firing it up? ( like a v6 of v8 with a prime tool through the distributor hole )

thanks

marc

 

[Bondo]

got the engine cranking but i dont get any oil at the valves, oilfilter or oil presure sensor

Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... Spark plugs in,.. or out,..??

Is the rotor turnin' in the distributor,..??

How long are you crankin' it on the starter,..??

Is the oil level at or near the full mark,..??

 

[Optimax89]

Sparkplugs out
rotor is turning ( but the previcious owner swapped the points distributor for a electrical, so he might have done somethin wrong )
oil level at max
ive cranked it aprox 2 minutes with short brakes after about 15seconds

does the engine rotates clockwise or counter when cranked?

 

[Scott Danforth]

fresh oil and filter?

pre-fill the oil filter?

 

[Optimax89]

Fresh oil and filter
and filter was prefilled but its side mounted so lost half of what went in

 

[Scott Danforth]

the valves will take a bit of time for the oil to get there. however you may need to crank for a while, or spin the oil pump with a drill

 

[Optimax89]

Is that the same “drill” tool as a v8? Or do in need to take my spare distributor apart and use that lower part?

 

[Scott Danforth]

would have to look. it may be a hex drive