67 S-Code Fastback GTA

Engine: 1967 Mustang S-0code 390

I rebuilt this Mustang motor a while back and finally got a starter on it to turn the engine without hand cranking. When I spun it the first time, I checked the rocker arm area (under valve convers) for new oil. I did not see any.

Once I was told that by removing the distributor and spinning it with a drill that you moved the oil pump. That does not result in flow either.

I am worried and plan to dive into engine to find out about oil pump.

Help needed for checking and seeing if my results make sense.

What should I see and when if I crank the engine with the starter? How about by using a drill with distributor removed?

67mustang302

Make sure you turn the drill counter-clockwise in order to turn the pump in the correct direction.

Also, it helps when assembling the engine while it's upside down on the stand, to pour oil into the pump pickup to fill the pump with oil so it seals and primes more easily when you go to start it.

TexasAxMan

Now why didn't I think of that? Good tip, thanks!

67 S-Code Fastback GTA

excellent. I did the counterclockwise with the drill and got oil to the rocker arms. I have yet to run the starter to check for oil, but this assures me it is good.

Now I will be looking for a safe way to connect the battery to the starter to turn the engine: the key, solenoid, etc. are not in place yet. I think I need to make that the next priority!

TexasAxMan

Put in the solenoid and jump from the battery side to the "S" terminal.

jlg2002

Or you can hook up the batteries negative terminal to the block and use a remote starter switch tool (available from harbor freight , auto parts stores, etc) hooked to the positive and the solenoid S terminal and you will have a safe way to crank it. (don't forget to ground the solenoid's case) to the engine or battery