Thread: newbie trying to get a 283 to run after 9 years in storage

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You will need to use the proper type of oil priming tool if you decide to turn the pump to prime the system. A plain stick like this one....
Moroso 62200 - Moroso Oil Pump Primers - Overview - SummitRacing.com
will not close off the passenger side oil galley and you will not get any oil to the passenger side rockers with it. You will need this type....
Summit Racing SUM-901010 - Summit Racing® Oil Pump Primers - Overview - SummitRacing.com

Actually son, I'm a little concerned with the attitude you have concerning this entire project. You don't want to learn how to time the motor from scratch, you don't want to spend a few bucks for tools, you don't know how to work on a Q-Jet and are unwilling to learn. I don't know, it seems to me that you should make a decision at to whether or not you want to continue. You're lookin' for the easy way out and there just ain't no easy way. You either roll up your sleeves and learn this stuff or you ride a bicycle. No need to get your nose all out of joint over what I'm sayin' here either. I'm all about REAL and you need to be about REAL also.