DIY Oil Pump Primer

[69-er]

I would like to make an oil pump primer. I don't have a spare/junk distributor laying around to modify. I can see that a 5/16, 1/4" drive socket with an extension fits very nicely in the block.

My question: does the distributor body need to be in place to allow proper oil flow to the engine like a Chevy? I don't see the need but want to make sure.

Thanks again!

Larry

[M-100]

The distributor doesn't have to be in place if it's a small block not sure about anything else. You can rent one from AutoZone if it's a small block.

[69-er]

That's the first place I looked. All that was listed was a Chevy and it's not even available. Same with Oreilly, NAPA and Advance. I'll see what happens with the socket...

[M-100]

Be careful and don't drop the socket down the engine

[69-er]

Yeah, the first time I tried it I thought I did! It was just the pump shaft sticking to the socket and falling back down in the pump.

[sargentrs]

Just buy a piece of 5/16" stainless hex stock and use your drill. McMaster-Carr sells a 2' piece for about $13.

[69-er]

Cool, thanks. Thanks easier and safer.

[DuckRyder]

You can spin it with a socket on an extension using a 1/4 drive adapter in dill, tape the socket to the extension.

[sparky72]

You can spin it with a socket on an extension using a 1/4 drive adapter in dill, tape the socket to the extension.

This is what I do.

[basketcase0302]

Real...risky for a $15 tool guys...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-901011/make/ford