[Tomslemans67]

My Gto has been sitting for couple years. And I am now looking to drive it this summer. Should I prime the engine spinning oil pump or will I be ok just cranking the engine over for a few spins?

Thanks Tom

[shaker455]

Sitting inside or out?

[tom s]

I think I would pull the plugs,maybe shoot a little Marvel oil in the cycs and spin it over some with the coil wire removed.Then put new plugs in and install the coil wire.Maybe give a small shot of starting fluid in the open carb.My worry would be the quality of the gas in the tank?Tom

[Tom Vaught]

If you are not that "expert" on distributor removal, priming the pump/galleries, re-installation, and setting the timing again, I would recommend removing the valve covers and using a simple oil can lubing the valvetrain.

The oil pump should pump the oil thru the new oil filter and to the bearings/lifters fairly quickly. Then you should be ready to go again. It depends on what you have for a camshaft duration too and your previous mechanical knowledge.

Course the other deal is get a Pontiac guy who has been thru the steps a few times to help you with all of the steps. Not much info in your post as far as your skill level.

Tom V.

[Tomslemans67]

All fuel has been drained. Just received my restored carb. Car has been in climate control. Fresh oil ram air 3 cam. Skill level I would say very good. Have no issue pulling dizzy and priming. My worries are the rod crank and cam bearings being dry. After sitting so long. Tom

[shaker455]

No need to pull dist.
I like the idea of shot of oil in a few places turning over by hand a bit
Then use the starter,
Oil pressure will build fast.
by the time fuel get you carb you be ready to fire