I have a Lycoming 360 that was set up for long term storage and been sitting in a controlled climate for 7 years. My plan is drain the oil, change the oil filter, and pressure refill through the oil pressure port. This will lubricate the cam shaft.
My concern is that the oil filter, oil cooler, and all of the lines will be dry. My oil filter is on a 45 degree upslope angle so I cannot fill the filter prior to installation.
The plan is to remove the top spark plugs, disable the electronic ignition and electric fuel pumps. My engine has the EFII system so there is not a mechanical fuel pump. Then I will crank the engine with the starter to develop oil pressure before I perform the actual engine start.
Is it common practice to try to pre-prime the system by other means? I figure it might take 30 seconds for the oil pump to fill and develop pressure.
Also, would there be any issue with performing this pre-priming procedure while the propeller is not installed? I know that the engine cannot be started without a propeller, but there would be less stress on the bearings if the prop was not there. I ask because the prop is not on the aircraft now and it is a simple matter of scheduling which comes first.
My concern is that the oil filter, oil cooler, and all of the lines will be dry. My oil filter is on a 45 degree upslope angle so I cannot fill the filter prior to installation.
The plan is to remove the top spark plugs, disable the electronic ignition and electric fuel pumps. My engine has the EFII system so there is not a mechanical fuel pump. Then I will crank the engine with the starter to develop oil pressure before I perform the actual engine start.
Is it common practice to try to pre-prime the system by other means? I figure it might take 30 seconds for the oil pump to fill and develop pressure.
Also, would there be any issue with performing this pre-priming procedure while the propeller is not installed? I know that the engine cannot be started without a propeller, but there would be less stress on the bearings if the prop was not there. I ask because the prop is not on the aircraft now and it is a simple matter of scheduling which comes first.