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columbiA · 01-09-2013, 11:05 PM

You can use a modern type block drain that raises off its seat when turned I find it works good to hold the pump in place,then remove & install original 1/8" pipe plug.Make sure pump shaft is aligned with tang on pump drive so pump will seat on block. I wouldnt have bothered to remove brg caps to prelube them.Pour a L or QT of oil down dist hole to prelube main & cam brgs,a bit of oil in plug holes & fire it up.As soon as engine runs,the rods will be oiled.When warmed up,change the oil.Since the pan is off,remove dipper tray & clean out the pan.If U have the brg caps off,then U might as well check the brg clearance.

01-09-2013, 11:05 PM	#8
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: oil pump install need little help You can use a modern type block drain that raises off its seat when turned I find it works good to hold the pump in place,then remove & install original 1/8" pipe plug.Make sure pump shaft is aligned with tang on pump drive so pump will seat on block. I wouldnt have bothered to remove brg caps to prelube them.Pour a L or QT of oil down dist hole to prelube main & cam brgs,a bit of oil in plug holes & fire it up.As soon as engine runs,the rods will be oiled.When warmed up,change the oil.Since the pan is off,remove dipper tray & clean out the pan.If U have the brg caps off,then U might as well check the brg clearance.