List,
I am in the process of doing the final startup preparations for my engine.
I pulled the distributor and turned the oil pump to fill the filter and
circulate oil through the system. However, I didn't get any oil coming out
of the rocker arms. I pulled off the external feed line to the head, and
had oil there when I turned the pump. Next, I pulled the rocker shaft, and
had oil coming out of the oil hole in the rear pedestal when I turned the
pump. I then reinstalled the rocker shaft and turned the pump. Nothing.
However, if I slide the rocker arm to the side (ie compress the spring) and
turn the pump, oil comes out of the bottom of the rocker shaft (where the
feed holes are).
So it appears that I am getting oil to the rocker shaft, but it doesn't come
out of the holes in the top of any of the arms. I read 75 lbs of pressure
on the gauge when I turn the pump. Do the arms have to actually move to get
the oil coming out of the top, or is there some sort of problem here? Any
help is appreciated.
Ray Tedder
69 TR6
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