On priming the oil pump…. Some engine builders recommend Vaseline, some just motor oil, some assembly lube. I don’t think it’s a major issue as long as some lubrication is in the pump and you don’t pack it with some kind of grease that is thicker than Vaseline. Vaseline dissolves quickly once it’s mixes with motor oil.
Yeah... spark plug removed to crank engine to get oil pressure up before first firing.
Gnarls.
