Oil pump question

[bastian.james]

ok i just pulled the 302 out of my 87 ranger it has been sitting for 10 years in a pole barn the engine is new has never been started my question is do you think i should replace the dual sump oil pump or do you think it would be ok thanks for any help you can give me!

 

[baddad457]

If it had oil in it and no critters in the pan, it should be fine. Fill the pan with oil, and then prime the pump with a drill stuck down into the distributor hole (gotta pull the distributor first) using a long 1/4" extension and a 1/4" deep socket. Tape the socket to the extension with duct tape. Pump turns counterclockwise.

 

[ecablarn]

^^ what 457 said and maybe look thru valve cover fill hole to see if oil is coming over the rockers, after about 15-30 secs

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

You might see if you can turn it over with a wrench on the crank after you pre-oil it.

A tight brand new engine will stick a lot easier than one with some wear on it.