Oil pressure or NO oil pressure?

I just bought a 350 crate motor for my 1990 Silverado. I installed he new oil pump and used a drill to prime it. After several minutes of spining, i finally got the left bank to start oiling the rocker arms. The right bank never produced a drop to the rocker arms. Is it possible that an oil passage on the right side is stopped up? Any suggestions?

I just bought a 350 crate motor for my 1990 Silverado. I installed he new oil pump and used a drill to prime it. After several minutes of spining, i finally got the left bank to start oiling the rocker arms. The right bank never produced a drop to the rocker arms. Is it possible that an oil passage on the right side is stopped up? Any suggestions?

could be grease is blocking the oil passage..

What are you using to prime the oil pump with?

//2000CAYukon

What are you using to prime the oil pump with?

//2000CAYukon


I am using a screwdriver that I cut off and modified with a sleeve on it to keep it on the oil pump shaft. I put it in a drill and have spun it for several minutes at a time.

I am using a screwdriver that I cut off and modified with a sleeve on it to keep it on the oil pump shaft. I put it in a drill and have spun it for several minutes at a time.

You need to use a special tool that has a bushing that mimics a real dist. This directs oil to the lifter valley.

http://paceperformance.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=25140

You might be able to rent one at an auto parts store or tool rental yard.

//2000CAYukon

ok......i will do that....Thanks for the help!!!!!