i was wondering the best way to prime the fuel and oil systems thanks

 

the fuel system will prime when you turn the key.....the oil system on the other hand you crank the motor without the egi fuse in until you see the gauge build up pressure.

 

I wasted a ton of time and energy (as in DAYS) on the oil priming. So my recommendation is that:

1) when you install the engine leave the steel braided line that goes from the front cover to the oil cooler disconnected at the oil cooler end.

2) Suspend the open end of the oil cooler line so that the open end us up

3) Then, pour a cup or two of oil into the line and with a ratchet on the front eccentric shaft bolt, work the eccentric shaft back and forth. This should work oil into the pump ensuring a good prime.

If you already have 4 quarts of oil in the pan, you should be able to turn the engine over in the normal running direction with the ratchet and see the oil rising up in the oil cooler line. Be careful, when primed that sucker moves a ton of oil. Wear safety glasses and keep your mouth closed!

If the oil pump is dry, it just moves air around and even with the engine turned over with the starter can't generate enough vacuum to get the oil up out of the pan.

Good luck!