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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.Just went out and the screwdriver trick worked. Snagged it with my long nose vice grips. I know it turned a bit getting it out so not...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.Late getting back in the game. Have an internet problem on Google Chrome and had to go to safari on my Mac and log back in. I have a...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.Well dang it I'm back again with another question. Tried to pull the shaft out and can get to wiggle up a little but not release. Does...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.Just got the tool delivered. That was fast!!! Less than 24 hours. And it's a straight shaft with the same hex at both ends. I can't...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.I think it's how I wrote it. I've taken a picture of how it's indexed to keep the engine timed when all goes back together. Even made...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.Well that explains a lot. And why the tool picture at Summit on line looks round instead of pointed. Without that explanation I would...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.And to 68-500 I'm reusing the filter since it only a couple hundred miles on it. Thought that might have been my leak but traced it to...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.I believe when rebuilding the pump with o-rings and gasket there was/is a hex on the outside but as you can see in the picture the...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.Not sure what you mean about the hex drive because mine is a slot. The other tool I have is a hex but does not work on the 383.
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.I thought going into my old parts 55 gallon barrel to see if I have a junk distributor. Could part that out and use the shaft. Weld an...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.Little update. Turns out the "tool' that I have is for the other brand. Chebbies. Wrong end type. I still think (thought) I was...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.Appreciate the warning Don. I'll put the screw in handle on the drill for control. Obviously I have never done this before so any...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.I'll see if ACME has one WileE. Beep Beep
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.Good to know. Interesting chart too. That RB 383 is something I have not heard of. Smaller bore but longer stroke. Any idea what...
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MMariposa Mike replied to the thread Oil Pump Prime Procedure.All good info and thanks for the ideas. When I got the car a year ago it came with an obviously used sending unit in a bag and what...
