small block oil priming question

Confusedcuda said

Got a new priming rod from summit and I want to prime my 340. Couple questions, when I pull my distributor gear out, do I need to make sure it goes back in any certain way? Also, are they hard to get out? Any little tricks? I was going to just bend some 18 gauge steel into L shapes and pull it out like that. Also, which way should my drill turn clockwise or counter. Thanks

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Clockwise on the drill rotation. I've had good luck putting a screwdriver in the intermediate shaft slot and turning it counter clockwise. Usually, it'll lift right out. And yes, if you want to do it by the book, it does go in one way. With the engine timed to #1 TDC on the compression stroke, point the slot in the intermediate shaft towards the front driver's side intake manifold bolt.