<VV> Priming Lifters

[moonpie8n at comcast.net]

I have primed lifters for over 40yrs. Can't understand the discussion [it's a MUST!] . When I send the block out to be machined, I put the new lifters in a coffee can with the orifices up. Cover them with racing oil [usually Amalie {my sponsor in the past}], and when the engine parts come back from the machine shop [usually 2 weeks], all the air has bled itself out of the lifters . Then they are ready for installation. I prime the whole engine with a fixture before starting.There are a lot of ways to do it, but , I have found this to be the easiest. 
Bob Isaac 
Moonpie Racing 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Howell" <32chevy at 0306.org> 
To: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org> 
Sent: Monday, January 3, 2011 12:45:50 PM 
Subject: <VV> Priming Lifters 

Clark`s says lifter companies now stress not to prime new lifters. I have always primed new lifters with good results. What is the thinking out there on " To Prime or Not to Prime " ? 

John Howell 
Corvairs & UltraVans 
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