Oil Pump: Installation
- Prime oil pump by filling inlet opening with engine oil, then rotate pump shaft until engine oil emerges from outlet opening.
- Firmly seat intermediate shaft into distributor socket. Shaft stop should touch upper portion of crankcase. Position shaft stop as necessary.
- Remove shaft and insert into oil pump. Install and tighten shaft and pump as an assembly. Install oil pan.
CAUTION:
If pump and shaft do not readily seat, do not force into position. Realign drive shaft hex with distributor shaft socket and reinstall.