Portable aluminum oil pressure primer tank that supplies initial oil to the oil pump in engines equipped with a crank-driven oil pump. Fill the tank with engine oil, then apply compressed air to force fluid through the engine via the oil pressure sender/switch port, pre-lubing the entire engine including the oil pump. The tank includes a fill cap with a safety pressure release slot sealed by an O-ring, an easy-to-read pressure gauge, and a quarter-turn on/off supply valve. The oil supply line is a 90in steel braided hose with -4AN ends and a fitting with male 1/8in-27 NPT threads. Adapter fittings are sold separately.
FAQ
What is this primer tank used for?
This primer tank supplies initial oil to the oil pump in engines with a crank-driven oil pump, pre-lubricating the engine before startup.
How is the primer tank used?
Fill the tank with engine oil, then apply compressed air to force the oil through the engine via the oil pressure sender/switch port.
What hose and fitting does the tank use?
The tank uses a 90in steel braided hose with -4AN ends and a fitting with male 1/8in-27 NPT threads; adapter fittings are sold separately.
What safety and monitoring features does the tank include?
The tank includes a fill cap with a safety pressure release slot sealed by an O-ring, plus an easy-to-read pressure gauge and a quarter-turn on/off supply valve.
