TexasAxMan

Yes, attach a fuel hose to the inlet on the fuel pump on the engine and run it into a 5 gallon gas can. This will eliminate the fuel tank and lines as they are likely corroded, mine sure as heck were.

All fuel system parts are available from a number of Mustang suppliers.

bluemustang1966

Ok. So I've got my carb cleaned up and rebuilt. I'm going to change the oil when I get home. I know you have to said to prime it first, but after removing the distributor, how do I prime it? Not to sound to dumb, but this is new to me. Thanks as always.

TexasAxMan

You take a socket that fits the oil pump drive (sorry, can't remember what size) on the end of an extension and using a drill (turning counter-clockwise) run it until you see oil coming out of the pushrods for all cylinders, which means the valve covers need to come off too. MAKE SURE YOU SECURE THE SOCKET TO THE EXTENSION, with electrical tape or similar.

bluemustang1966

Not to sound to ignorant, but is the oil pump part of the belt assembly on front of engine? I haven't look really close yet to find the whats what, but if I can save some time identifying I'd appreciate it.

boeing747arowair

oil pump is located in the oil pan it is not visible

bluemustang1966

So I have to remove the oil pan to do this, or is the pump attached externally, ie belt driven?

boeing747arowair

no and no. As said prior on this thread, you remove the dizzy, and with a drill inserted you prime the oil system

imcaracer84

The before referred to dizzy is the distributor. Pull it out and insert the socket through the distributor hole.

bluemustang1966

Thank you. I was just about to ask what a dizzy was. Makes sense now. Thanks again. Will try soon.

TexasAxMan

When you remove the distributor, take a flashlight and look down the hole. You should see a shaft with a hex head on the top. Again, make sure you tape the socket to the extension so it doesn't fall off when you're done and remove it, or else you will have to remove the oil pan and maybe the pump.

The oil pump is what turns the distributor, so when you take the "dizzy" out, you can make sure you have the correct size socket by comparing it to the hex shaped hole on the bottom of the distributor shaft. Once you see it, it should make sense.

PM me if you need further information.