Running up Oil Pressure
 

Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to run up Oil Pressure without starting a just rebuilt 305? I have an old distributor that has the cam drive gear on it but don't want to "cut off the teeth" just to mate to the oil pump drive shaft. Any suggestions?? Jim Hyde - Phx AZ.

Re: Running up Oil Pressure
 

pasadenajim, Check post#70;

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=575596&page=3

Re: Running up Oil Pressure
 

it doesnt say how he did it, just that he checked that it has 60 PSI. :poke:

Re: Running up Oil Pressure
 

Well it's got the picture of some homemade rod/extension type device laying on the block that he used with a drill. Thought that might give some direction to consider for PJ. :headscratch:

I'll PM him on the other forum and try and get particulars.

Re: Running up Oil Pressure
 

All you need is a 1/4 inch extension, 5/16 socket and adapter to fit a drill to prime the oil pump

Re: Running up Oil Pressure
 

For a one-time occasion, like starting a freshly rebuilt engine or one that's been sitting a long time before putting it into daily use, the drill and extension method is certainly the way to go.

On the other hand, if your V6 is not a daily driver and only sees occasional use, you might consider a prelubricator like http://www.masterlube.net/classic.htm. Not cheap, but if you put a high value on your V6, this is the way to go. I've got one on my Suburban.

Re: Running up Oil Pressure
 

Does the 305 have "Oil Passages" like a small blk chevy that the dist body partially blocks off? If I had to, I could take a piece of wire, bend a short 90 degree "hook" and run it down the hole searching for such passages. If they're there, the setup in the picture won't supply oil to the lifters.
Does the age-old practice of squirting WD40 into the cylinders before turning the engine over while running the drill / oil pump hold true for these V6s??