Hello, i see on this videoclip he use a tool for the disturbutor hole to prime the oilpump/engine,, is it something on the market for olds engines too? i didnt find it on ebay, at least i should know what it names on this tool, or should i just use a long adapter for the drill? im thinking that it should be in center without vibration.

 

Use a long ¼" extension with a 5/16" extension TAPED ON to the end (so that it can't fall into the engine), and rotate counter-clockwise with a heavy ½" drill.

- Eric

 

Engine Flush? I was told and agree this could do more damage than good as you stirr up junk that is better left resting where it is and you dont want to circulate this stuff thru your engine...

 

Or you can take an old distributor apart and make your own .

 

Ok thanks

 

I will dissasemble the oilpan first and replace the gasket so i will check the oil pump/pickup too,clean the pan if nessesary and fill new oil and filter so dont worry same time i will install magnetic oil tap plug.
I will flush the engine with new oil manually,before manual rotary by hand and after startup when its ready, cause it have stand still some yrs.

 

Actually, the Ford 351 Windsor motors use the same 5/16" oil pump drive as an Olds. You can buy a Ford priming tool to fit, though in typical Ford fashion, they used BOTH 5/16" and 1/4" drive shafts on different motors, so be sure the tool you get is for the 5/16". The only problem is that the disk that it comes with to center it in the distributor hole is just THAT much too large in diameter for the Olds. You can use the tool without the disk, or just turn the OD of the disk down slightly to fit. There are many online vendors who sell the Ford priming tool (not to be confused with the regular "Ford tool", a two pound sledge hammer ).

 

Ok, i found a kit on ebay now,

OIL PUMP PRIMER TOOL 5/16 Hex FORD Engine 351 351C 351W 400, 429, 460



, well its a little expencive shipping, maybe i can use the drill without this tool and just be carefull when counter clock the axle, just check the axle will center the drill perfect, i will see what the tool shop have so i can made one. is it nessesary to drill it FAST??

 

If you type ford oil pump priming tool into Google, this one for under $10 at Summit is one of the first links that comes up:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/oe...FfLm7AodNioAyQ

 

Nice price, i will ask the local v8 part store if they have it. at least i have the part nr now... maybe i will just buy that one i found on ebay, it was same price but a little expencive shipping.

 

The centering ring is so not necessary. There is slop in the socket to drive rod, and more slop in the drive rod to oil pump. That is not even something to worry about.

I have always used a 5/16 [8mm in Norway] 6-pt socket on an extension. Secure it well. Welded, taped, heat shrink, whatever. "Babysit it" in and out [that is to say, insert and remove it CAREFULLY like building a watch, not letting it touch anything... no slam-banging...] so that you are not inclined to drop the socket or the tool.

fast is not necessary, just turning. Any oil pump speed higher than that required to move the oil thru the engine is wasted in dumping the excess oil output over the pressure relief valve back to the pump inlet.