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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-12-2021, 10:26 AM
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Posted By Crankster
Re: rocker arm oiling problems on Y block

It's an interesting question, I drove around for years without worrying too much about it. If the OIL light isn't illuminated, must be OK, right? And that's true so far as that goes, but an otherwise...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-05-2021, 01:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,632
Posted By Crankster
Re: rocker arm oiling problems on Y block

The shop manual says 35-55 psi HOT at 2000 RPM
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-03-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,632
Posted By Crankster
Re: rocker arm oiling problems on Y block

But, it's also true that other engine designs of the time had the same poor maintenance practice (with the same terrible oil) and they didn't have the upper valvetrain problems. Definitely a weak...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-03-2021, 03:10 PM
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Views: 3,632
Posted By Crankster
Re: rocker arm oiling problems on Y block

Better multi-viscosity detergent motor oils and preventive maintenance seems to go a long way. The lubrication system feed with a single bearing wasn't the best design, and in those days people were...
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