A. Oil Pump Prime Procedure
1. This procedure should be completed prior to installation of the engine in the vehicle, and requires that:2. The oil pump, pick-up tube, screen, oil pan, oil filter, engine oil and intake manifold be installed.
3. Field use suggests that:
a. A discarded distributor assembly (with the cap, gear and rotor/rotor plate removed), or
b. A distributor shaft (gear removed), or
c. A suitable tool from an outside supplier to rotate the oil pump.
An example of this type of tool would be a Goodson Engine Oil Primer Shaft No. EPS-4*.