primming a 383 oil pump

[Hard Charger]

Getting ready to fire up the car after 4 years.

I need to prime the oil pump, so the drive gear needs to be removed to insert the priming tool.

Does that drive gear just slip out? or is there a process that need to be done.

[RallyeMike]

It pulls right up and out.

[Dmichels]

Just keep in mind you need to clock it correctly when you put it back in
Dave

[Hard Charger]

by clocking you mean have the flat receiver for the distributor in the same position?

[A383Wing]

yes, put it back in correctly or you will have issues getting it to run

[Dmichels]

Yes you should try to put it back in the same position You can be off a tooth or two just be prepared to retime the distributor.
DaVE

[Chargerguy74]

Just use a screwdriver to turn the gear and it'll pop right up so you can pull it out easily.

[Hard Charger]

great information

thank you