G2298

I'm trying to prime my rebuilt 331, i would like to know the method through the distributor and a drill. Can someone run me through this and please give as many details as possible i would appreciate that, i have never done this before. thnx

hot85fifty

If u have an extra distributor you could take the gear on it off put it in like you would normalytighten it down and just hook up the drill where the rotor goes on and spin it counter clockwise for like 20 or 30 seconds. If your not worried about messing it up you could just take the gear off the one your using and then put it back on

Creetan

First u will need a 1/4 inch socket and a LONG extension. Use a small piece of tape to secure the socket to the extension so the socket doesn't get stuck on the oil pump drive shaft. Make sure u turn it counter clockwise. Good Luck.

G2298

the 1/4 inch socket fits down into where the distributor goes? and what does it fit over?, i take the distributor all the way out, use socket, extension and ratchet?

mattdel

use the socket, extension, and an adapter for a cordless drill. you'll need to spin it counter clockwise for a good minute before you should stop.

hot85fifty

I wouldnt do it that way. there is a chance that you could drop somthing into the motor. and it wont spin it fast enough. The only thing you have to do to get the gear off the distributor is pull out one pin. thats it. But its your car so that makes it your choice. just tryin to help.

hot85fifty

using the drill will spin it fast enough. but personaly i wouldnt take the chance of the socket falling in.

notchback50

just duck tape the socket to the extension, but ive seen the whole priming shaft with the gear they sell it somewhere. . not sure

mattdel

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku

notchback50

there u go