Posted by WOJ on July 16, 1999 at 08:56:40:
In Reply to: Re: Tips on reinstalling engine? PRIME THE LUBRICATION SYSTEM posted by WOJ on July 15, 1999 at 20:52:20:
Sorry guys I forgot one small detail (feeble mind). You need to disengage the oil pump from the camshaft drive gear. Installing a spacer between the oil pump and the engine does this. The old rebuild kits came with this and it was about a half an inch thick and made from a fibrous cardboard. These were always tossed after the job was done, but on can be made using the gasket as a pattern. It does not have to be pretty as all it is there for is a seal to prime and give the necessary clearance for the gear. After making and installing this spacer proceed as I have stated before.
Thanks,
WOJ