There are oil pump primers that require a drill to operate. It's installed in place of the distributor and you use the drill to prime the pump and pressurize the oil system before you start the engine. They are usually pretty cheap, between $10 & $20. Dave U. 81Imp 94 Dakota 02 Stratus -----Original Message----- From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of bom tie Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 4:50 PM To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: IML: How to start an engine after major work I have a 413 that I rebuilt and what some input as to the first start up and cam run it time. I have what RPMs the cam says it needs. Do I take out the spark plugs and turn it over to build oil pressure? And added to that my pressure gauge did not work, so can I tell if something is wrong before it locks up? _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!