How to install an oil pump and distributor?
Install the distributor with the metal tip of the rotor pointing toward the No. 1 spark plug tower of the distributor cap. Install the splash shield and front stabilizer bar. Refill the engine with oil. Start the engine, check ignition timing and check for oil leaks.
Where can I get an oil pump replaced?
If you prefer to have someone get dirty for you, YourMechanic offers expert oil pump replacement at an affordable price. YourMechanic can replace your oil pump cover gasket or you O ring in the convenience of your own office or driveway.
Where does the oil come from in an oil pump?
Most oil pumps are driven off the camshaft or distributor shaft. The pump itself typically consists of two gears in a close-fit housing. When the gear teeth come out of mesh, they leave a space, which is filled by oil drawn through the pump inlet.
How to adjust timing light on oil pump?
Connect a timing light according to the light manufacturer’s instructions. Adjust the timing by loosening the distributor hold-down bolts and turning the distributor clockwise to advance and counterclockwise to retard. Recheck timing after tightening the hold-down bolt to assure it did not change while tightening the bolt.
Install the distributor with the metal tip of the rotor pointing toward the No. 1 spark plug tower of the distributor cap. Install the splash shield and front stabilizer bar. Refill the engine with oil. Start the engine, check ignition timing and check for oil leaks.
If you prefer to have someone get dirty for you, YourMechanic offers expert oil pump replacement at an affordable price. YourMechanic can replace your oil pump cover gasket or you O ring in the convenience of your own office or driveway.
Most oil pumps are driven off the camshaft or distributor shaft. The pump itself typically consists of two gears in a close-fit housing. When the gear teeth come out of mesh, they leave a space, which is filled by oil drawn through the pump inlet.
Connect a timing light according to the light manufacturer’s instructions. Adjust the timing by loosening the distributor hold-down bolts and turning the distributor clockwise to advance and counterclockwise to retard. Recheck timing after tightening the hold-down bolt to assure it did not change while tightening the bolt.