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ronsk10 · 11-23-2004, 04:27 PM

how long should it take to prime a 350 oil pump? I see oil coming through the distributor shaft but not going to the rockers also the oil pump shaft is wobbly. Thanks

**Captkaos** · 11-23-2004, 05:43 PM

The lifters feed the rocker arms. I am sure you got it by now though. The shaft will be wobbly since the distributor actually locates it. I typically put a gauge on the oil port next to the distributor hole and verify oil is getting there.

NeCrOmAnCeR · 11-23-2004, 05:44 PM

If you are using a priming tool which does not plug the oil galley where the dizzy is inserted you will not be able to get oil up to the rockers. What kind of tool are you using?

72 CustomCamper · 11-24-2004, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by NeCrOmAnCeR

If you are using a priming tool which does not plug the oil galley where the dizzy is inserted you will not be able to get oil up to the rockers. What kind of tool are you using?

I've used my priming tool many times and haven't had a problem with the oil getting to the rockers...

Chuck

Tx Firefighter · 11-24-2004, 08:44 AM

If the priming tool does not have a housing around it, the engine is not getting completely primed. Look at a distributor and notice there is an oil passage cast into the body. It's that groove about half way down the length of the body. That passage carries oil to the other side of the engine's top end. If that passage isn't in place, the oil that is meant for the other side of the engine will simply spill out and run back to the pan.

Those places need to quit selling the simple shaft type of tool. They may be cheap, but they aren't doing the whole job.

11-23-2004, 04:27 PM	#1
ronsk10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Scotland Neck NC Posts: 316	how long to prime how long should it take to prime a 350 oil pump? I see oil coming through the distributor shaft but not going to the rockers also the oil pump shaft is wobbly. Thanks

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Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	The lifters feed the rocker arms. I am sure you got it by now though. The shaft will be wobbly since the distributor actually locates it. I typically put a gauge on the oil port next to the distributor hole and verify oil is getting there. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-24-2004, 08:44 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	If the priming tool does not have a housing around it, the engine is not getting completely primed. Look at a distributor and notice there is an oil passage cast into the body. It's that groove about half way down the length of the body. That passage carries oil to the other side of the engine's top end. If that passage isn't in place, the oil that is meant for the other side of the engine will simply spill out and run back to the pan. Those places need to quit selling the simple shaft type of tool. They may be cheap, but they aren't doing the whole job. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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11-23-2004, 05:44 PM	#3
NeCrOmAnCeR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hodgenville, Ky Posts: 735	If you are using a priming tool which does not plug the oil galley where the dizzy is inserted you will not be able to get oil up to the rockers. What kind of tool are you using?



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