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Re: [oletrucks] New Life in my 235

To: "_Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] New Life in my 235
From: "Rob J." <robertjacobs@ureach.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002 07:40:00 -0700
Chime.....

Unfortunately, all that information is currently in non-temp storage as we
begin our move to Boise.  Sorry I can't help other than to concur that what
Allen says is all true.

Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] New Life in my 235


> Different year 235 motors pull rocker oil off different parts of the
> internal oiling system (there were several design changes of the rocker
> oiling system during the course of production for 235/261 engines).
Several
> model years pull oil off the rear cam bearing, some models pull oil off
one
> of the center bearings (crankshaft or cam - one of the two).  If there is
no
> oil on the crank/cam, then there will be no oil on the rockers.  However,
> given that you have oil pressure at the gauge, it stands to reason that
you
> either have a clogged system (probable) or you have the rocker oilers set
up
> (possible).  I sent most of the 235 rocker oiling diagrams to Rob J.
several
> months ago.  He is now the de facto rocker oiler expert and will have to
> chime in when he gets out from under his hood (and you'll need to know
what
> year your motor is).
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Tom3600@webtv.net>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Cc: <mm@service-quality.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 12:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] New Life in my 235
>
>
> Michael ~
>
> WRONG ... you should have oil coming up through the rocker arm oiler
> just by spinning the oil pump using the drill and screw driver method
> that I told you about.  It has nothing to do with the oil  "building up
> on the crankshaft.  In fact it is almost standard procedure to prime
> your engine oiling system using this method before actually starting an
> engine after a rebuild.
>
> Tom
>
>
> Tom Poterack
> Moline, IL.
> '49 Chevy Pickup Retro Rod
> Inliner #3511    V8's R not INLINE
> http://community.webtv.net/TOMPOT/TOMS1949CHEVYPICKUP
>
>
> Sender: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Precedence: bulk
> Reply-To: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Michael_E._Mendon=E7a?=
>   <mm@service-quality.com>
>
> I talked with the shop who did the rebuild and they said that oil will not
> come out of the little holes unless there is a build up of oil on the
crank
> shaft.  Does this sound right?
>
> Michael
> Chevy '54 3100
>
> >-- Original Message --
> >From: "Doug Pewterbaugh" <dpewter@email.msn.com>
> >To: <Tom3600@webtv.net>,
> >   "Michael E. Mendonga"
> >  <mm@service-quality.com>
> >Cc: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Re: [oletrucks] New Life in my 235
> >Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:00:58 -0500
> >Reply-To: "Doug Pewterbaugh" <dpewter@email.msn.com>
> >
> >
> >I also had the oil line blockage problem after rebuild.  You can
disconnect
> >the line up top &, while running the drill in the pump, lightly heat the
> >line (low setting on propane torch) & the crude MAY loosen & get pushed
> out
> >(worked for me).  Run it into a coffee can & let it stay warmed & flowing
> >till clean oil is seen.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Doug Pewterbaugh
> >dpewter@msn.com
> >Denton, TX
> >49 3104 216 5-window
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <Tom3600@webtv.net>
> >To: "Michael E. Mendonga" <mm@service-quality.com>
> >Cc: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 12:13 PM
> >Subject: Re: [oletrucks] New Life in my 235
> >
> >
> >> Michael ~
> >>
> >> What makes you think that more exhaust is coming out one side than the
> >> other?  I have Fenton headers and they look pretty equal to me.   Are
> >> the mufflers both the same age and type?  Is there more bend in one
> >> exhaust pipe than the other?
> >>
> >> If you do not see oil coming out of the rocker arm oiler you better
take
> >> off the side cover on the push rods and check the small oil line to see
> >> if it is plugged up.  When I started my 235 for the first time after
> a
> >> rebuild I had the same no oil problem.  That line on mine was
completely
> >> blocked with crud.  It is fairly easy to replace.
> >>
> >> You can check this out without running the engine by putting a screw
> >> driver bit in an electric drill and putting it down into where the
> >> distributor drive is.  You can get the oil pump turning fast enough so
> >> that you can check if oil is going through the line up to the rocker
> arm
> >> without getting your garage and truck covered with oil at the same
time.
> >>
> >> Tom
> >>
> >>
> >> Tom Poterack
> >> Moline, IL.
> >> '49 Chevy Pickup Retro Rod
> >> Inliner #3511    V8's R not INLINE
> >> http://community.webtv.net/TOMPOT/TOMS1949CHEVYPICKUP
>
> >> To: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >> MIME-Version: 1.0
> >> X-MIME-Autoconverted: from quoted-printable to 8bit by
> >>   teamfat2.dsl.aros.net id g7KGhcl15698
> >> Sender: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >> Precedence: bulk
> >> Reply-To: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Michael_E._Mendon=E7a?=
> >>   <mm@service-quality.com>
> >>
> >> On Sunday, the ole' 235 breathed new life after nearly 7 years of
futzing
> >> around with her.  She ran great, but I have one question.  I have a
dual
> >> offey and fentons on her and the exhaust seemed to come out more on one
> >> side vs. the other.  Also, while I have full (and instant) oil
pressure,
> >> no oil is coming out of the small holes at the top of the rockers.  Any
> >> suggestions?
> >>
> >> Michael
> >> '54 Chevy 3100
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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