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Re: Oil Pressure at Rockers

To: "belfieldsp@juno.com" <belfieldsp@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Oil Pressure at Rockers
From: Patton Dickson <57healey@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 10:11:52 -0500
The dribble is exactly what you want to see.  If you have a gusher,
the rockers need to be rebuilt.

Patton

On 8/19/05, belfieldsp@juno.com <belfieldsp@juno.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm starting up a newly rebuilt engine and getting 40/60 psi at 500/1500 rpms 
>at the gauge but only seeing a 'dribble' of oil coming out of the holes in the 
>top of the rocker arms. The top of the head is all wet but I was expecting 
>more of a spray to lubricate the springs, etc. I also had surface rust forming 
>on the inside of the valve cover, indicating dry conditions. What's normal?
> 
> Thanks,
> Steve Belfield
> 63 BJ7

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