1952 P-23 oil pump

[Flathead Fry]

Can anyone tell me how to set the oil pump in sync with the cam so I can get the distributor set back to factory specs,

[Plymouthy Adams]

set crank TDC #1 compression, loosen oil pump and slide it down a bit..watch the rotation of the slot in the pump as it will turn due to spiral cut gears...index the gears for a position (remember the amount it turned, one tooth counter clockwise approx.) ) and slip back into the block for the alignment of the slot a 7 o'clock and do the one tooth CC index..if you miss...backup and do this till you get the slot indexed to run 7-1 on the ole imaginary clock.  The index of the gear to the cam is not a requirement but only a standard for quick reference and ability to follow the book in troubleshooting.  You can set it and tune it by indexing your plug wires to any location on the cap and following the rotation and firing order of the engine.

 

 

[Flathead Fry]

should I be looking down the hole for the distributor when I set it at 7-1?

I should tell you that this is on a motor that I have out of the car and am rebuilding on a stand, thanks for your help

Edited November 7, 2016 by Flathead Fry

[Plymouthy Adams]

either that or stick your finger in the hole......

 

[dpollo]

PA has it right but to clarify   :  Set engine at TDC #1 .    Looking down at the pump shaft , line  up the slot on the gear end  with the 2 bolt holes

in the pump body.  Rotate the shaft anti clockwise  one tooth then insert into engine.