26 yrs sitting
#11
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.



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#12
Mike is spot on on his discription of the process involved.

As Mike said, sounds like a lot but in reality it is a simple fifteen minute process to insure that no parts run dry on start up.
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#13
Nice find - Lots of good ideas from the group.
You should also replace the points - contacts will be rusted or at least sand them when distributor is out.
Replace the spark plugs and squirt some oil into the cylinders - rings will be dry- you may want to spray some penetrating oil first - rings may have rusted to the bores.
Also on the first try to start it - have the battery cable on the post with a good connection but loosen the bolt. If something sticks or goes wrong you can pull the cable off quickly.

If that was sitting outside in Ohio for 26 yrs, there would be very little left of it
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#14
Thanks everyone for the help I can't wait to get it fired up an let you know how it goes. I appreciate the site
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#15
Whwen I got to prime the engine which way should I turn it clock ways or counter clockwise?
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#16
Distributor rotation on the 351C is counter clockwise.

You will feel the resistance and know that the oil pump is picking up.
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#17
Great advice guys!! I'm obviously not here as much as I used to be, but I do check in everyday. Glad to see the base of users we have here are so high quality!! Awes
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