gregchrysler Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Anyone know the best way to prime the oil pump? Could you pull the plugs and turn it over for 30 seconds or do you have to pull the distributor out and turn it with a priming tool???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Pulling the plugs and turning it over should work. Pulling the distributor will not, because the gear stays in the motor on Chryslers, the distributor has a short shaft with a tang that fits into a slot. So you can't turn the pump from the distributor shaft.Another good way is to use a pressure container of oil, connected to the oil gallery at the oil pressure gauge fitting. I have seen a garden sprayer used for this.Not sure what you are trying to accomplish? Is this a newly rebuilt engine or one that has been out of commission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregchrysler Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 thanks rusty out of commission 42 years just rebuilt- a pain in the ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I've heard that an effective way to prime an oil pump was to pack it full of Vasoline. I think I tried it once, and it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Do you mean just rebuilt 42 years ago and never run? In that case I suggest you at least take the pan off and if possible inspect the cylinders with a bore scope or remove the head. If the engine has not been run you should be able to reuse the head gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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