SPICA Pump Filter Change

[TJCallahan@domain.elided]

An appeal to the collective wisdom on how to change the SPICA pump filter on 
my '77 Alfetta GT.

I've read the factory owner's manual and it says to clean the area; remove 
the cover; remove the spring and filter; clean the internal area; replace the 
filter and spring and reinstall the cover (renewing the cover gasket as 
necessary). I can't find my SPICA notes (darn geologic filing system of 
mine), so I don't know if the procedure is detailed there.

I am ready to do all that 'remove & replace' stuff but I think there's 
something about 'bleeding' the oil system to ensure there's oil in the pump 
before starting the engine, isn't there?

I'm not certain I can bleed the system because the head is off right now and 
timing is a big thing (as well as keeping the liners seated). If I can't turn 
the engine, how can I ensure there's oil in the SPICA pump before I close it 
up? Do I need to?

Can someone help me remember if I'm missing something important?

Replies off digest preferred, I'm really behind in my AD reading, too.

TIA and Happy Easter to those who celebrate it.

Tom
Seattle
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