Help: GM 3800 V6 oil pump cavitation

1994 Olds 88 Royale, 3.8L, V6, L27 engine

I just installed a new timing chain. I followed the Haynes manual recommendation and stuffed petroleum jelly into the pump cavities and around the gears. On startup: no oil pressure. I Pulled the oil filter and its dry as a bone.

How can I prime the oil pump without taking the timing chain cover off again (ugh)..

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Blow air into the rocker cover to pressurize the crankcase, then crank. Oh - make sure there is oil in the crankcase first -- :}

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