Oil Pump Prime Procedure

[Mariposa Mike]

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.

 

[OKDart]

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.

 

[RemCharger]

When in doubt, it's customary to do it at TDC and realign as outlined in the FSM.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

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.

Yes take a pic of the orientation

 

[Don Frelier]

Yes take a pic of the orientation

And one of the top of the oil pump shaft after you pull the intermediate shaft out. You need to leave that in the same orientation as well.

 

[padam]

 

[beanhead]

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.

 

[Mariposa Mike]

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.

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.

 

[Mariposa Mike]

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.

 

[padam]

Oil pump position doesn’t matter.