04-25-2014, 09:29 AM
Ryan,
Steve, please correct me if I am wrong but what Steve is saying is to remove the entire distributor from the motor but before doing so mark the location of the of the rotor so the firing order of the motor remains timed when you reinstall the distributor.
After you marked the position of the rotor remove the bolt that holds the distributor to the manifold. Try and lift the distributor straight out of the manifold.
Once the distributor is removed you can look down the opening and you will see the oil pump shaft. The shaft is driven off the distributor which turns the oil pump. There is a special tool called the "oil pump priming tool" that is inserted through the distributor opening and onto the oil pump shaft. Next you will need a drill for turning the oil pump priming tool. I like to use a variable speed drill to have more control of the process. Connect the drill to the priming tool that is connected to the oil pump shaft and start spinning the tool. This manual process (priming) will get the oil pump moving oil through the galleys and into the bearings again.
When priming the motor I recommend you remove the valve covers. You want to keep priming the motor until you see oil coming out of the rockers arms. When you see oil up top then you know the motor will be fully primed.
If you can't locate a priming tool, you can use an long extension with a 5/16 (I think) socket. BUT YOU NEED TO BE VERY VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DROP INTO THE MOTOR. Believe me it happens.
After the motor is primed remove the priming tool. Visually inspect the distributor gear for any damage or excess wear. If everything looks good re-install the distributor. You want to make sure the rotor is pointing in the same direction as it was prior to removing it. If so mission accomplished.
Sounds like a lot but it is not to bad.
Steve, please correct me if I am wrong but what Steve is saying is to remove the entire distributor from the motor but before doing so mark the location of the of the rotor so the firing order of the motor remains timed when you reinstall the distributor.
After you marked the position of the rotor remove the bolt that holds the distributor to the manifold. Try and lift the distributor straight out of the manifold.
Once the distributor is removed you can look down the opening and you will see the oil pump shaft. The shaft is driven off the distributor which turns the oil pump. There is a special tool called the "oil pump priming tool" that is inserted through the distributor opening and onto the oil pump shaft. Next you will need a drill for turning the oil pump priming tool. I like to use a variable speed drill to have more control of the process. Connect the drill to the priming tool that is connected to the oil pump shaft and start spinning the tool. This manual process (priming) will get the oil pump moving oil through the galleys and into the bearings again.
When priming the motor I recommend you remove the valve covers. You want to keep priming the motor until you see oil coming out of the rockers arms. When you see oil up top then you know the motor will be fully primed.
If you can't locate a priming tool, you can use an long extension with a 5/16 (I think) socket. BUT YOU NEED TO BE VERY VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DROP INTO THE MOTOR. Believe me it happens.
After the motor is primed remove the priming tool. Visually inspect the distributor gear for any damage or excess wear. If everything looks good re-install the distributor. You want to make sure the rotor is pointing in the same direction as it was prior to removing it. If so mission accomplished.
Sounds like a lot but it is not to bad.