Testing oil pump

[Daca214]

Quick question guys. Whats the best way to test the oil pump while i have the engine apart? I currently have the cylinder heads and intake man off but the distributor is still installed (olds 307)

Do i need to pull the dist. Or can i just hook up the starter and bump the key?
I want to confirm oil coming up through lifters before i put the intake back on.

Thanks in advance

 

[1bad79]

Spin it with a drill

 

[Bonnewagon]

Pull distributor- insert long extension with screwdriver blade end- engage oil pump slot- spin with drill- observe oil gauge and push rods. EZ-PZ.

 

[Daca214]

Ok thx guys Will do

 

[Cwc]

If you have an old distributor,you can take the gear off,remove rotor and weld a piece to top so you can attach drill and have an oil pump primer

 

[84 W40]

Just like the others have said you can use a drill. Make sure the drill is in reverse. Olds distributor turns counter clockwise

 

[Daca214]

Just like the others have said you can use a drill. Make sure the drill is in reverse. Olds distributor turns counter clockwise

Thanks! I was unaware. I would have went clockwise
Lol

 

[TURNA]

Olds distributors use a hex shaft. No screwdriver slot like a Chevy/Pontiac.

 

[84 W40]

Didn't want you to get disappointed when you didn't see oil coming out.