Oil priming after internal engine work

[Nostalgic]

(03-22-2020 )Chamberpains Wrote:  Nostalgic, Is your shop heated when pump this oil or has it been under Pennsylvania temp conditions?

My shop is unheated. Just wondering if this pump will work when the oil is thick.

I usually leave it set to 55 or so, but I had issues using the pump when ambient temps were in the 70's and 80's. It'll pump for 30-60 seconds at about 5 psi or so before it's just too much load. I don't think it would move 75-90 gear oil that's cold soaked at 30 very well at all.