To do that on the B engine you have to turn the whole engine, dunno
about the Midget engine.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brinkman, Gerardo V
> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 9:38 AM
> To: The MG List
> Subject: No oil pressure
>
>
> Not sure if this was on a MGB or Midget engine, but a few
> years ago I primped engine by removing the distributor. I
> then used a 8" piece
> of steel rod (3/8") and made a flange at the end to fit the
> oil pump drive. Inserted it through the distributor hole,
> engaged the oil pump drive and hook up an electric drill to
> turn the oil pump.
>
> I had pressure throughout the engine. Re-installed the
> distributor and hey presto had oil pressure on start up
>
> Gerry
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