[DeTomaso] priming oil system

[Will Kooiman]

Good idea about using an old nut driver.

Yes - it is counter-clockwise, so you need the drill to go in reverse.

You might also need a larger drill.  Mine has the larger chuck (1/2"?).  It
primes without any problems, but a smaller drill (think Chevy) might not
have enough torque.

Will.

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Garth Rodericks
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 8:00 PM
To: Will Demelo; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: [DeTomaso] priming oil system

Use the socket and shaft from an old or cheap nut driver (a long one) with a
drill motor to 
  prime the engine. Cut the handle off the nut driver and chuck the
remaining shaft into your 
  drill. This is to avoid dropping a 5/16" socket and/or extension into your
engine.
   
  You can also just use a socket extension and a 5/16" socket to turn the
oil pump shaft with 
  your drill. Just be sure to tape the socket to the extension to avoid
dropping it into the engine.
   
  Or, you can buy a special tool for the job:
 
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+4294848755+115+4294908331
   
  IIRC, the oil pump shaft spins counter-clockwise, so your drill needs to
have 'reverse.'   I'm 
  sure the experts will chime in to confirm.  Otherwise, check your engine
manual.
   
  Cheers!
  Garth

       
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