Ford Y Block Oiling Fix
 

i looked at the passage in cylinder head
that carries the oil over about an inch
from the gun drilled passage in block to the
the passage in the head up to rocker shafts
having the engine apart to rebuild it
the passages will be clean and clear
this is from Wikipedia 'Ford Y Block'
'The motor oils of the era were low in detergents, but high in coke; when combined with short trips and infrequent oil changes, this led to blockage of this passage'
i'm just going to put it back together and leave it alone
new better oil and oil changes will make it trouble free

:-blah :-blah :-huh

If you mean that you're going to put the engine back together and ELIMINATE the "accessory oiler"

That's a GOOD plan.

It probably wouldn't have been required even in the "old days" if people had just changed the oil and filter more frequently.

Todays oils can be run MUCH longer (because of better detergents) before sludge becomes a factor.


With a new tight engine, ANY good 15W-40 oil will be satisfactory.

Once my 292 is broke in, I'll probably run Shell Rotella or Mobil-1 Turbodiesel Truck 5W-40 synthetic.


Cheers,


Rick

I remember the issue's well. The good old Quaker State parrafin based oil sure did a number on clogging them up.

Make sure the groove in the cam is sufficient, about 1/16" wide and 1/32" deep. This will prevent the bearing material from blocking the supply.