Re: [Chrysler300] Need pressure, got any?

[Ray Jones <1970hurst@xxxxxxxxx>]

Isn't the oil pump driven by the distributor?
Been too long, but I think you could use a screwdriver shaft in a drill to
operate the oil pump to pre-lube a fresh engine.
That would be a Straight screwdriver and with the distributor removed, of
course.
That would be an easy way to see of the pump is working, note where the
rotor is pointing so you get the dist. back in correctly.
The engine won't turn over, just the pump will spin and pump oil. Maybe the
pick-up is off or clogged.
Let us know, Ray


On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 5:37 PM, Bob Jasinski <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> Larry,
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> I think I would pull the oil pump first, to see if it may have seized up.
>
> Bob
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> Subject: [Chrysler300] Need pressure, got any?
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> 1966 Chrysler 300 rag...delicious car belonging to an Apple exec. Standard
> engine and runs terrific. Had it aligned yesterday and on the way home the
> bright red no oil pressure light comes on. Check of the dip stick shows
> full of brand new oil, the same I put in months ago so I'm guessing bad
> sender and drive two miles home. Today I remove the valve covers and find a
> spotlessly clean rocker set up and all 16 pushrods pushing and all 16
> rockers rocking. This lets out a stuck valve and a bent or missing pushrod.
> and/or popped out tappet All the rockers are starting to sound noisy. I
> remove the sender and crank the engine. No oil shoots out.. Is it likely
> that an oil pump failed? Do I need to remove the oil pan and check the
> pickup and strainer? Messy and hateful job. Some of you may suggest I
> contact the 1966 300 Consultant of the Inc. Club, but that is me and I
> already checked with me. Now checking with you. Larry Jett
> LarryWJett@xxxxxxxxx
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