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
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> From: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Michael_E._Mendon=E7a?= <mm@service-quality.com>
> Subject: [oletrucks] New Life in my 235
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> 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
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