oil pump priming what do you use

[pedal2themetal]

Hi,
What are you using for a priming tool?? Screw driver with the handle broken off??

 

[Don Frelier]

Hi,
What are you using for a priming tool?? Screw driver with the handle broken off??

I don't see how you could prime the system using the slot on the intermediate shaft. It's geared to the camshaft.

You need to remove it and spin the oil pump directly.
So a 5/16 hex tool is required.

 

[Davefinan]

I made a priming tool out of 3/8 threaded rod by grinding and shaping one end. Some use an old distributor shaft.

 

[ruffcut]

Yes, a cutoff piece of 5/16 hex brazed to a length of rod. Been using that home made thing for 40 years.

 

[53cbcborm]

I GOT MINE TOOL FROM MANCINNI A WHILE AGO.

 

[Sam69sat]

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[pedal2themetal]

HI,
OK I seam to think I could just turn the center shaft.. I didn't realize / think it was attached to the gear.. Makes scenes how else could the cam turn the distributor.... OK.. Not sure of removing the gear part?? Maybe I'll just fill the oil up thru the heads so it coats the lifter and runs over the cam?? They do have on them a High pressure lube on the lifters and their bottoms, with assembly Lube on the cam that came with the kit..

 

[RemCharger]

Set it at top dead center. Pull the gear out by twisting with screwdriver.
I've used a piece of hex in a 5/16 1/4" socket all taped together in a pinch.
Pump it up ccw
Set the gear as described in manual, or horizontal to the engine length wise