Question for the engine builders out there

["Eppinger.Michael" <Eppinger.Michael@domain.elided>]

I just had a thought and wanted to bounce it out on the digest.  Right
before you start up a rebuilt motor, they recommend to prime the oil
pump using a shaft through the dist opening  (this only prelubes the
bottom end of the motor, I think).  Would it hurt anything to pop off
the valve covers and add your 4-6 quarts of oil over the top of the
rockers and top end, letting it drip and run down to the oil pan?  I
used assembly lube on everything during assembly, so every moving part
has some start up lube on it.  

Anyone?

Epp
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