{"product_id":"1138-gm-pre-lube-adapter-3-8-npt","title":"1138 Motive GM Engine Pre-Lube Adapter – 3\/8\" NPT","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1138 GM Engine Pre-Lube Adapter – 3\/8\" NPT\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtect a fresh GM build from dry-start damage with the \u003cstrong\u003eMotive Products 1138 Pre-Lube Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thread this precision fitting into the factory 3\/8\" NPT oil-pressure sender port, snap the quick-connect to your Motive PowerFill tank hose, and pressurize the oil galleries before that first key-turn. A few pumps coats bearings, cam lobes, lifters, and turbo feed lines with clean break-in oil — no starter-motor cranking, no messy funnels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8\" NPT male — fits most classic GM small-block (SBC), big-block (BBC), and LS-series engines that use a 3\/8\" NPT pressure-sender port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Connect Brass Coupler\u003c\/strong\u003e — attaches in seconds to any Motive PowerFill or Power Bleeder tank hose; swiveling design prevents hose twist during pressurization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnodized Aluminum Body\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight, corrosion-resistant, safe with all synthetic and conventional engine oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Person Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — pressurize to 20–30 psi and monitor the gauge; fresh oil reaches rocker arms without a second pair of hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable Shop Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for engine builders, machine shops, fleet garages, and DIY enthusiasts servicing classic or late-model GM powerplants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory sender or plug from the 3\/8\" NPT port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread in the 1138 adapter hand-tight plus 1\/8 turn; do not overtighten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach Motive PowerFill hose to the quick-connect coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill tank with fresh break-in oil and pump to 20–30 psi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain pressure until oil appears at rocker arms or tops of pushrods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove adapter, re-install the factory sender, and start the engine with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify your sender port is 3\/8\" NPT before ordering. For 1\/4\" NPT ports use Motive adapter #1188; for 1\/8\" NPT ports use #1144. All three sizes are available as a bundle in kit #1190.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWARNING: Reproductive Harm – \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motive Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10687133957,"sku":"1138-MTV","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8886\/products\/20221130113559160.jpg?v=1670510269","url":"https:\/\/www.motiveproducts.com\/products\/1138-gm-pre-lube-adapter-3-8-npt","provider":"Motive Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}