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Message: [QUOTE="MeTo, post: 1518513, member: 23681"] 1st, thanks for taking the time to write a very informative reply. Much appreciated! The valley drain tube is just a 3/8" 90 degree elbow and about 10" of tubing. The elbow is a little unique in that it has a 1/2" fitting rib (see pic) soldered on the outside of the 3/8" elbow solder connection that goes into the valley drain hole. That feature provides a very snug (tapped it in with a hammer) fit in the valley hole. I did put some red Loctite on it to ensure a good seal. Because I extended the tube into the drain hole in the bottom of the block, the tube can't go anywhere. The rear cover on the back of the block also protrudes over the tube, thereby eliminating the possibility of the elbow vibrating out of the valley drain hole. That tube is very secure! I have only turned the engine over for about 5 seconds total. I'm paranoid! I filled the oil filter and filled the HPOP reservoir. The HPOP reservoir was empty after turning it over for 5 seconds. I refilled it then. The HPOP reservoir has stayed full over night. Evidently the valve is functioning fine. I disconnected the valve cover gasket connectors to prevent startup. I bleed the efuel system and then removed the fuse to prevent the pump running during the rest of the pre-start duties. Batteries are charged and the cables/batteries are two years old. I was attempting to bleed the HPO by connecting a hydraulic hose from the ICP port and the front port on the passenger side head and run the other end into the oil fill tube. Turning the engine over for a few seconds purges/bleeds each head very well. This when I was staring at the oil pressure gauge. I'm going to make a pre-oiler out of a "potato bug sprayer"/Hudson brand). I will plum it in the port on the oil filter housing. The sprayer container is translucent, so I can see when about 3 quarts have been shoved in. I have a drain valve in the oil pan, so removing the excess oil after I have oil pressure will not be an issue. I thought about pre-lubing the engine while it was still on the engine stand, I'm regretting that now. Thanks again for your time and expertise. [/QUOTE]