Priming the Engine Question

[esff32]

I put the oil in my 351W today for the first time so I could prime the motor to double check to make sure I am getting oil up to the rockers. I used a priming rod hooked up to my drill. My question is: should the primer turn very easily and fast or does it have some resistance to it? When I first started, it was pretty easy but about 10 seconds into it, the drill had a decent amount of drag. I'm not sure if this is normal or not. Any help would greatly appreciated. Thanks

Evan

[sethmark]

It'll turn fast til the oil pump primes. Then it will drag hard. Real hard.

Run it a couple of minutes. Better safe than sorry.

[esff32]

Thank you Seth, that makes me feel better.

[sethmark]

The resistance is the indication it's working. You're golden.

[bbksv]

And make sure you are turning it counter clockwise. I spun mine for a while before I figured that one out...lol

[esff32]

Thanks guys, i appreciate the support. I did check which direction to turn it before I started, lol.