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chef-beavis · 02-26-2025, 10:17 PM

All,

Is there a simple way to prime the car until I have oil pressure w/o firing, like a fuse pull or unplugging something under the hood? I normally don't bother or worry, but life got away from me after putting it up for winter storage LAST year and I never started the car in 2024. Has not run since November of 2023.

After a 10 year hiatus, I needed cash so I took on a restoration of a 71 LS5 6 speed Chevelle and simply had no time to really get the Camaro out and enjoy it. The Chevelle is approaching the finish line and I'm anxious to some cruises with my son this year in the Camaro.

Pics for kicks.

Joe.G · 02-27-2025, 06:28 AM

I don't see why pulling the fuel pump fuse and turning the motor over would not work, Nice work on the Chevelle. My buddy has an original numbers matching 70 SS 454 4 Speed. I helped rebuild a clone for another friend and it was a lot of fun.

chef-beavis · 02-27-2025, 12:30 PM

Thanks! I will try that. Do you know if that is under the hood or in the end of the dash?

Coz3z3 · 02-27-2025, 07:22 PM

I BELIEVE that if you floor the gas while cranking, it won't allow it to start

Joe.G · 02-28-2025, 05:08 PM

If you do a Google search you can find the complete diagram for every fuse, Also maybe in the owners manual, I believe the injector fuses are under the hood and fuel pump is in trunk.

0stones0 · 02-28-2025, 07:20 PM

The fuse for the FPCM is on the passenger side trunk.

chef-beavis · 02-28-2025, 09:24 PM

Perfect! I cannot get under the hood where it's parked, but the trunk is easy.

TheBrightSide · 03-01-2025, 01:16 PM

The gas pedal method does work… I confirmed it during my new engine oil cooler install, when I primed it about 4-5 times before turning the engine completely over to run. All you have to do is have the key in the ON position, trans in either park or neutral, foot on the throttle all the way to the floor, and hold the gas pedal as you turn the key over ONCE real quick (don’t HOLD the key). The engine will disable the fueling (and maybe spark?) and you’ll hear it crank itself 5 or 6 times before letting off.

I don’t know if you can simply turn the ignition over and over again, with your foot on the gas pedal, after each prime cycle. But I turned my key all the way off and on again, just out of paranoia.

TheBrightSide · 03-01-2025, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coz3z3

I BELIEVE that if you floor the gas while cranking, it won't allow it to start

Nope, it 100% works. I just helped my friends all do their engine oil cooler upgrades/installs, and we primed the new oil coolers/lines with that method. We’d go through about at least 5-6 cycles on each car before letting the engine turn over all the way to run and idle.

chef-beavis · 03-01-2025, 04:53 PM

Now THAT is awesome and easy. Thanks, all. Car is packed into a corner.

TheBrightSide · 03-04-2025, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chef-beavis

Now THAT is awesome and easy. Thanks, all. Car is packed into a corner.

Which method did you end up going with? Lol I hope you went with the easiest method I mentioned haha A lot of people often forget about that feature (most newer cars have it)

02-26-2025, 10:17 PM	#1
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,602	Priming a 2013 2SS 6 speed? All, Is there a simple way to prime the car until I have oil pressure w/o firing, like a fuse pull or unplugging something under the hood? I normally don't bother or worry, but life got away from me after putting it up for winter storage LAST year and I never started the car in 2024. Has not run since November of 2023. After a 10 year hiatus, I needed cash so I took on a restoration of a 71 LS5 6 speed Chevelle and simply had no time to really get the Camaro out and enjoy it. The Chevelle is approaching the finish line and I'm anxious to some cruises with my son this year in the Camaro. Pics for kicks. Attached Images

02-27-2025, 06:28 AM	#2
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,564	I don't see why pulling the fuel pump fuse and turning the motor over would not work, Nice work on the Chevelle. My buddy has an original numbers matching 70 SS 454 4 Speed. I helped rebuild a clone for another friend and it was a lot of fun. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

02-28-2025, 05:08 PM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,564	If you do a Google search you can find the complete diagram for every fuse, Also maybe in the owners manual, I believe the injector fuses are under the hood and fuel pump is in trunk. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

02-28-2025, 07:20 PM	#6
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,522 View My Garage	The fuse for the FPCM is on the passenger side trunk. __________________

03-01-2025, 04:53 PM	#10
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,602	Now THAT is awesome and easy. Thanks, all. Car is packed into a corner. Attached Images

02-27-2025, 12:30 PM	#3
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,602	Thanks! I will try that. Do you know if that is under the hood or in the end of the dash?

02-27-2025, 07:22 PM	#4
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 642	I BELIEVE that if you floor the gas while cranking, it won't allow it to start

02-28-2025, 09:24 PM	#7
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,602	Perfect! I cannot get under the hood where it's parked, but the trunk is easy.

03-01-2025, 01:16 PM	#8
TheBrightSide Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS coupe (MT) Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Sacramento, CA - USA Posts: 270	The gas pedal method does work… I confirmed it during my new engine oil cooler install, when I primed it about 4-5 times before turning the engine completely over to run. All you have to do is have the key in the ON position, trans in either park or neutral, foot on the throttle all the way to the floor, and hold the gas pedal as you turn the key over ONCE real quick (don’t HOLD the key). The engine will disable the fueling (and maybe spark?) and you’ll hear it crank itself 5 or 6 times before letting off. I don’t know if you can simply turn the ignition over and over again, with your foot on the gas pedal, after each prime cycle. But I turned my key all the way off and on again, just out of paranoia.