Bleeding pump ?

[poman]

Got the sled back from shop after repair , the oil line was left un -clamped and came off the resevoir tank , so the line to the pump is filled with air.

I'm trying to get to the bleeder screw now , I have her apart this far but cannot reach the bleeder with a regular wrench through the throttle body, thinking I need to get a long handle wrench in there, 10 mm perhaps ? or am I missing another way ?

Any advice appreciated.

 

[96sherm]

Its easier to access from the other side, I used a stubby 10mm wrench. Once you know there is oil coming from the bleed screw, there's another thing you should do. Bend a small hook on the end of a metal coat hanger and straighten the rest of the hanger out. gently slide the hanger down beside the oil pump linkage until you can hook the linkage with the hanger. Have someone start the machine and let it idle while pulling up on the linkage to give maximum oil flow without increasing rpm. This will eliminate any bubbles in the air lines and ensure that the oil is flowing from the tank to the motor.

Hope this helps!!

 

[poman]

Its easier to access from the other side, I used a stubby 10mm wrench. Once you know there is oil coming from the bleed screw, there's another thing you should do. Bend a small hook on the end of a metal coat hanger and straighten the rest of the hanger out. gently slide the hanger down beside the oil pump linkage until you can hook the linkage with the hanger. Have someone start the machine and let it idle while pulling up on the linkage to give maximum oil flow without increasing rpm. This will eliminate any bubbles in the air lines and ensure that the oil is flowing from the tank to the motor.

Hope this helps!!

TY, I see this now. I have to learn the hard way...

 

[poman]

Ok. After a few skinned knuckles and many colorful words.... access to the bleeder was fairly easy with a stubby 10 mm, went through the exhaust side after moving the can and coolant hoses.
Hope this helps someone in the future.