Finally getting my Cobra back together but this is the first full engine build i've done. What do you do to prime the engine with oil? Crank it without starting it with oil in? Also any other things I need to do so as not to screw myself? I would appreciate anything from you guys that have done this before.

 

i think you need to turn the motor over untill the guage reads the correct oil pressure to make sure oil is on all the rocker arms.

also i found this may be more useful:
If unable to pre-oil engine properly and mechanical experience prevents you from removing and reinstalling the distributor properly, then following these procedures can be used to pre-oil the engine.

a. Remove coil wire and spark plugs, if not already removed.

b. Keeping an eye on the oil pressure gauge, crank the engine with spark plugs out and ignition disabled for 45 seconds!!

Oil pressure should climb after 10-15 seconds. If there is no oil pressure after 15 seconds stop and check the gauge, fittings, lines, etc.

After adequate oil pressure is attained reinstall spark plugs and coil wire. You are now ready to start and break in your new engine.

I still think rotating the motor without actually cranking it would be safer if you have that option.

 

how to prime a mod motor:
1)pull plugs
2)disconnect coil wires
3)crank motor until you see oil pressure

youre primed. reinstall everything and fire it up.

 

Awesome, thanks guys!