I would fill them first, but I am not always right. I would also crank the engine a bit without spark to pump up some oil before actually starting the engine. I also do that on cars that have been parked for a little too long. Paul W. In an email dated 14/6/2005 11:49:43 pm GMT Daylight time, "James Rekus" <skrazo@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes: >I'm confused! ?There seems to be mixed opinions on whether to fill the >lifters with oil before installing, pre-lube the engine (after installing >lifters) by removing distributor & spinning oil pump, just put lots of >lubriplate on the lifters & start the engine. Would appreciate hearing >experiences & recommendations from the >group.................thanks.......................James > > > > >----------------- ?http://www.imperialclub.com ?----------------- >This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please >reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be >shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the >Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm > > ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm