Step 1
Many times after you dismantle your engine, via overhauling, one of
the things that is missed is the position of the oil pump and how it
relates to the distributor. Here you see how the Distributor oiler
should be around the 2 oclock position
Step 2
The distributor rod inserts into the Oil pump, so if the gears on
the oil pump are not in the correct position, it affects where the
distributor oiler and wire connections end up. If the oiler is not
positioned towards the top of the engine, dropping oil in it will
never reach its destination. Here you see where the oiler is, and
where we want it to be.
Step 3
You will be working on boths sides of the engine, and Note: your
TIMING will be effected. So be prepared to time your engine at the
end of this article. First, disconnect the coil wire from the
distributor.
Step 4
Remove the distributor cap from the distributor. Move it out of the
way as we will be pulling the distributor out.
Step 5
Loosen the connection for the distributor to the engine block.
Step 6
Once the distributor connection is loosened, you can pull the
distributor out of the block.
Step 7
While the distributor is in your hand, rotate the distributor casing
so that the oiler is about the 2 o'clock position and while holding
the casing, rotate the rotor to just shy of the 6 o'clock position..
This is close to the proper positioning.
Step 8
Set the distributor down, and get your engine into the Top Dead
Center position by turning the crankshaft. Open your Timing cover
and turn the crank until you are in proper position.
Pete Silfven Note: Number
1 cylinder has to be at TDC at the top of the compression stroke.
Otherwise you'll not have #1 plug wire in the proper place on the
distributor cap. Assuming that the flywheel is assembled to the
crankshaft correctly.
Step 9
Look at the bottom of the distributor shaft. Note the position of
the tip of the distributor shaft. This will look like a standard
screw driver tip. This tip is the position we need to make available
with the oil pump shaft.
Step 10
The distributor shaft needle will fit into the oil pump fitting.
Therefore, we need to move the Oil Pump gear to match the position
we have on our distributor (item #7 above)
Step 11
Remove the bolts on the oil pump on the opposite side of the engine.
You will need to tug a little as the gears will disengage from the
camshaft as there is probably sealer on the gaskets.
Step 12
Note: there are two sections from your oil pump to seperate, a lower
section versus the upper section. You want the upper section to
seperate.
Step 13
To disengage the gears on the oil pump from the cam shaft, you will
need to pull the oil pump downwards. Note: oil pump will have oil in
it.
Step 14
If we bring the oil pump over to the distributor and line up as they
would be bolted... You see they don't line up. We want to get these
two pieces to match up to our Distributor adjustment.
Step 15
After turning the gear on the oil pump (in the position that you
would bolt it in) but bring it back about two teeth back (as the
spin of the gear will take it to the right), you see that the oil
pump is in the approximate position to receive the Distributor
shaft.
Step 16
Remove the old gasket from the block and oil pump.Note: Prepare your
oil pump to be re-engaged and replace the gasket. Clean the surface
on the oil pump as well.
Step 17
Next, re-engage the oil pump into the position that you have turned
the gear to. Do not bolt in yet, we need to see if it is in the
correct position.
Step 18
Look down the hole for the distributor on the block and see if is
going to be pretty close to your expectation. Reminder: The teeth of
the gear will move your desired position more towards a counter
clockwise position. You may need to turn the gear back one or two
teeth to line up correctly.
Step 19
FORD OWNERS: Your oil pump should have a nice F script at the end of
the oil pump shaft.
Step 20
Note: The offset of the oil pump and the distributor need to line up
correctly for this to work. Don’t assume that it will line up.
Before applying sealer, make sure the rotor and oiler on distributor
are in the correct position. If you are certain it looks good…
Step 21
Now, insert your distributor shaft back into the block and engage it
back into position with the oil pump shaft. The distributor now
should be in an approximate position for the time and the TDC of
piston #1
Step 22
Slightly tighten the distributor shaft into position. It should be
loose enough to turn the distributor for timing later.
Step 23
With the distributor cap off, you want to rotate your distributor so
that the points are just about to open. Also, you should see the IGN
marking on the flywheel viewing hole
Step 24
Slightly tighten the distributor shaft to the block, and clamp the
distributor cap back on the distributor.
Step 25
Replace the wire from the coil to the distributor (should fit
better). Check your wires to make sure they are still in 1-3-4-2
order on your distributor cap.
TUNE UP TIME! Now
you want to pull your timing light out and fine tune your engine.
Once that is completed. Place a couple drops into your oiler as it
was probably dry because of its previous position