Priming the oil system after hibernation

[biscuitwhistler37]

I have searched and come up empty, is there a way to engage the gear on the pump and prime the system prior to starting? I have a tool for Chevy small blocks that connects to a power drill and drops down the distributor hole to engage the pump, wondering if such a tool exists for the LDT/LDS. If not, would draining/filtering the oil from the pan and dumping it back in do anything? I know one solution is shut the fuel off and crank it for a bit, but I don't really want to put excess strain on the starter.

Has anyone found a way aside from pucker up and let er rip?

 

[98G]

My opinion- this is a solution in search of a problem. There's plenty of residual oil to provide adequate lube for a gentle start.

It's easy to be all OCD about these things. I've talked myself out of worrying about it, with decades of effort.

Start it, idle it, drive it.

 

[NDT]

I've always cranked for a few seconds with the engine stop pulled out. Still takes a few more seconds for pressure to register on the gauge, so yes the rods are getting pounded with whatever oil is still there from last run.

 

[87cr250r]

During oil starvation the mains fail first. The rods are fed from the mains but the cross drilling works as a centrifugal pump to keep the rods fed while starving the mains.