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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 the engine have to be turned to move the cam teeth to release it? I have some long nose vise grips on the rim of the shaft and they keep coming off.
 
Use a flathead screwdriver, stick it in the slot, and twist. It'll raise up above the cam gear, then use a magnet or needle nose to pull it the rest of the way out.
Be sure the intermediate shaft goes back in with the slot pointed the same direction.
 
When in doubt, it's customary to do it at TDC and realign as outlined in the FSM.
 
OKDart said:
Use a flathead screwdriver, stick it in the slot, and twist. It'll raise up above the cam gear, then use a magnet or needle nose to pull it the rest of the way out.
Be sure the intermediate shaft goes back in with the slot pointed the same direction.
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Yes take a pic of the orientation
 
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Maybe I missed it but I didn't see it mentioned yet...always give the crankshaft a couple of slow rotations while priming. Otherwise you likely get no oil to the top end.
 
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 picture of the position for the shaft before removing. But I'm not sure I will be able to get down to the oil pump shaft to mark it. I will try the screwdriver next. This access hole in the manifold is getting smaller. :cursin:

Again, appreciate the help and guidance. Will report back if the tool and gear don't end up at the other end of the shop. :eek:
 
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 sure what that did to the oil pump position. Wife is looking over my shoulder to take her to dinner so back at it tomorrow. Happy wife, happy life.
 
I've run the drill/tool CCW for about two minutes and don't feel any resistance. How long does it take to feel that. Checked the oil level and that has not gone down either. Just want to get an idea what to expect.
 
If you have the standard pressure/volume pump and loose clearances, you might not feel much. A high pressure/volume
pump that quickly builds to 80 psi, you will definitely feel.
 
Thanks. I figured it would take a bit to refill the filter and build pressure but after a couple minutes I did not notice anything nor a drop in the oil level on the dip stick. Nothing leaking underneath either. When changing the seals/O-rings on the pump I did not do anything with the pressure spring because it was not leaking from there.
 
As mentioned before mine is not working and I don't have a gauge to hook into the block. I just figured I would feel the difference when I got pressure and know that the pump has been primed.
 
If you don't have a gauge, maybe crack the pressure switch loose a turn and watch for oil leakage, that'd be good enough.
Also one oil pump gasket kit had a paper gasket without the hole for the pickup (used on external pick-up pumps), I think that issue has been resolved for a couple years now, but something to watch out for.
 
I did replace the gasket. Had one hell of a time getting the old one scraped off the pump. Managed to clean the block and used a light coat of Permatex No 2 on the gasket. Was a little concerned when I had to turn the pump to one side to get it to clear the lower frame when inserting it back into the block. Checked to see that it was still aligned with the bolt holes and bolted it up. I know the gasket was correct.
 
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