The Texas Speed Engine Priming Pre-Lube Tank pushes fresh oil through an engine before its first start so bearings, lifters and rockers are never run dry. The two gallon tank holds the oil, is pressurized from a shop air compressor, and feeds the engine through an adapter fitting at an oil gallery port. Texas Speed designs it to work with any make or model, making it a staple for new engine builds and for refreshing an engine that has been sitting.
Using the tank is simple: connect it to the engine, pressurize the tank with the air compressor and open the plug valve, then watch for oil flow at the rocker arms to confirm the system is primed. Three adapter fittings are included: 1/8 in. x 1/8 NPT, 1/4 in. x 1/8 NPT and a 16 mm x 1.500 in. x 1/8 NPT fitting for GM LS-series engines. The tank measures 16.900 in. long by 8.700 in. wide by 8.300 in. tall and weighs 6.45 lbs.
Specifications
- Tank capacity: 2 gallons
- Operation: Pressurize with an air compressor, open the plug valve to feed oil to the engine
- Compatibility: Any make or model engine
- Adapter fittings included: 3
- Fitting 1: 1/8 in. x 1/8 NPT
- Fitting 2: 1/4 in. x 1/8 NPT
- Fitting 3: 16 mm x 1.500 in. x 1/8 NPT (GM LS-series)
- Tank dimensions: 16.900 in. L x 8.700 in. W x 8.300 in. H
- Weight: 6.45 lbs
- Use: New engine builds and engine refreshes to prevent dry starts
Kit Includes
- Texas Speed engine priming pre-lube tank, 2 gallon
- Adapter fitting, 1/8 in. x 1/8 NPT
- Adapter fitting, 1/4 in. x 1/8 NPT
- Adapter fitting, 16 mm x 1.500 in. x 1/8 NPT (GM LS-series)
FAQ
What does the Texas Speed engine priming pre-lube tank do?
It fills the engine's oil system with fresh oil under pressure before the first start, preventing a dry start and the premature wear that comes with it. Texas Speed recommends it for new engine builds and for refreshing an existing engine.
How do I use the pre-lube tank?
Fill the two gallon tank with oil, connect it to the engine using one of the included adapter fittings, pressurize the tank with a shop air compressor and open the plug valve. Oil flow at the rocker arm area confirms the system is primed.
Which adapter fittings are included?
Three adapter fittings come with the tank: 1/8 in. x 1/8 NPT, 1/4 in. x 1/8 NPT and a 16 mm x 1.500 in. x 1/8 NPT fitting that Texas Speed specifies for GM LS-series engines.
Will the Texas Speed pre-lube tank work on engines other than GM LS?
Yes. Texas Speed states the tank is compatible with any make or model application. The included 1/8 in. and 1/4 in. NPT adapters cover common oil gallery ports, and the 16 mm adapter is for GM LS engines.
How big is the pre-lube tank?
The tank holds two gallons and measures 16.900 in. long by 8.700 in. wide by 8.300 in. tall, with a weight of 6.45 lbs, so it stores easily on a shop shelf between builds.
