Rocker arm oiling problem
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Rocker arm oiling problem
Guys,
I rebuilt my 390 and thought I'd pre-oil the system. I used the 57 HV oil pump and bought the adapter to turn the pump. When I did I had all kinds of oil flowing to the left rocker arm assembley ( cylinders 5,6,7,8 ). Only a small amount of oil flowed to the right side, I mean only a little. I've burnt up my 3/8 drill trying to get oil to the right side. Is this normal or have I done something stupid when I assembled it. I read everything I could get my hands on about assembling the engine and don't think I left anything undone.
The head gaskets are a pair, the rocker shafts looked the same, what can possibley be wrong.
Thanks
Jim Nolan
I rebuilt my 390 and thought I'd pre-oil the system. I used the 57 HV oil pump and bought the adapter to turn the pump. When I did I had all kinds of oil flowing to the left rocker arm assembley ( cylinders 5,6,7,8 ). Only a small amount of oil flowed to the right side, I mean only a little. I've burnt up my 3/8 drill trying to get oil to the right side. Is this normal or have I done something stupid when I assembled it. I read everything I could get my hands on about assembling the engine and don't think I left anything undone.
The head gaskets are a pair, the rocker shafts looked the same, what can possibley be wrong.
Thanks
Jim Nolan
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Thanks again guys. The longer tapered bolts go in the 3rd and 6th cylinder holes. I corrected my problem but in the mean time found that the rocker shaft had been eat into. Now, I'm looking for the Sealed power RA1009 assembleys.
Jim Nolan
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Before you spend a lot of money, check out:
http://shastacounty.com/rockerarm/page5.htm
I was quoted about $90.00 for a set of non adjustables, and when the owner found out I was in the military overseas, he sent them to me free of charge. Good people! The shafts were as new as could be and in perfect condition. If you have a set of adjustable shafts they can rebuild them for you but you need your spent set as a core.
http://shastacounty.com/rockerarm/page5.htm
I was quoted about $90.00 for a set of non adjustables, and when the owner found out I was in the military overseas, he sent them to me free of charge. Good people! The shafts were as new as could be and in perfect condition. If you have a set of adjustable shafts they can rebuild them for you but you need your spent set as a core.
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71-4x4-390,
Thanks for the tip, I already have them on order for a lot more than that. I figured up everything I have in this motor and it comes to @ $2500. I'm not complaining though, I'm past that. I'm at the crying and moaning stage now.
Jim Nolan
Thanks for the tip, I already have them on order for a lot more than that. I figured up everything I have in this motor and it comes to @ $2500. I'm not complaining though, I'm past that. I'm at the crying and moaning stage now.
Jim Nolan
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