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magicman92625
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Jan 18, 2009, 1:25 PM
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Hi we a re rebuilding a 1953 chevy truck it sat for quite awhile it has been torn down lubricated and almost all ancillary parts replaced( new carb points wires plugs etc.) I think the problem we are experiencing most is aligning the timing we pulled the dist. to refurbish and trying to align the oil pump for reinstall is a problem ......any tricks ??? or do we need to pull the pan again to visually align everything to tdc no markson pulley? so far it wont even burp Thanks for any help CN
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 18, 2009, 1:42 PM
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The timing pointer is on a hole on the bell housing. Rotate the engine by hand watching for a dot on the flywheel. Align the dot with the pointer. (this needs to be done on the compression stroke). Then, drop the distributor in with the rotor pointing to #1 on the cap. Once you get it running, you can time it with a light to get it exact.
Be sure the points are set correctly, as that will affect timing.
Loren
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magicman92625
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Jan 18, 2009, 2:34 PM
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Thanks Loren found the right place . any thoughts on aligning the oil pump when dropping in the distributor?
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 18, 2009, 2:49 PM
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I'm old so I can't remember that it's neccessary. If this is a fresh engine, you really should prime the oil pump prior to dropping in the distributor. Some had a slot that you could put a large flat blade screwdriver shaft into, then connect to a drill. Not sure how experienced you are, but just be sure that you have it on TDC on the compression stroke.
Loren
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magicman92625
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Jan 18, 2009, 3:05 PM
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Thanks again love the pic of the dog mine is a 13 year old chow lab mix looks like a small bear.... its an old engine sat for many years bringing her back to a new life everything seems nice and tight and smooth but she has not run in a long time. at this point it has new brakes drums plumbing wire harness gauges and glass just need to get her up and running. ( plenty of oil pressure with a screwdriver on the drill)
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 18, 2009, 3:28 PM
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Oil pressure; That's great! We have a 12yr old black Lab, also. The one pic isn't the brightest crayon in the box. She loves snow. Hmmmm?
Loren
SW Washington
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