no oil at roller rockers

[carl hinkson]

Originally Posted by nhramnl

I read the posts at the Speedtalk link when you first provided them. The way I see it, there are two ways you could have handled this. The way you could have handled it was to reply to my post by just saying you disagree with my information and provided the links you did to prove your position. You could have avoided telling me that I should know what I'm talking about before I post things. In addition to being arrogant as hell, that approach is just plain mean. The second way is the way you did it, treating me like a moron because I tried to contribute to the site by passing along (incorrect) information I had obtained from multiple, perfectly reputable sources. So the information was incorrect; what does humiliating me (and Lingenfelter, GM and others) accomplish? I don't really give a **** if you think I'm the dumbest MF in the world, because I have nothing to prove to you. I did what I did to try and help somebody with a problem, but ended up not helping. So what?

Some times reading books and listening to others is not even close to hands on experience. Not knowing how the GM oil system works and taken others advise is not the hot set up some times.

A little more research you would see that the plug out will not effect oil pressure.

I would say when your engine lost oil pressure it was because it spun cam bearing or two nothing to do the with the plug. Your engine builder should have a little more knowledge as well as he was not giving you good feed back.

You said I called you an idiot and I asked you to quote that statement so far no quote. I did not treat you like a moron. Ya you didn't have a clue what you were talking about and really is no need to keep crying about it. Your being a drama queen making up statements that were never posted.

Have a good day and move on !!!!!

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by carl hinkson

Ya you didn't have a clue what you were talking about and really is no need to keep crying about it.

he sure doesn't and his lack of knowledge and first hand experience goes far beyond this topic.

[carl hinkson]

Originally Posted by 1320racer

he sure doesn't and his lack of knowledge and first hand experience goes far beyond this topic.

Once again leaving the plug out from under the rear cap will not affect oil pressure LOL

Spinning cam bearings will affect oil pressure either of them could figure that out LOL.

Any one that post you will loose oil pressure by leaving the plug out from under the rear cap are clueless how the SBC oil system works.

[joespanova]

After reading thru this thread , I have decided to intentionally leave that plug out of my Dart block.

[carl hinkson]

Originally Posted by joespanova

After reading thru this thread , I have decided to intentionally leave that plug out of my Dart block.

Too Funny !! One good thing about the Dart blocks they have no plug under the rear cap.

[henrys57wagon]

Finally got over to look at the engine. Bottom end looks good. Lifter bores are worn oblong and scared, one lifter(where broken pushrod is) has no oil hole in it? Roller rockers are all scored/ worn and some valve tips are also worn. The builder drilled and epoxied a oil fitting for gauge into the cavity where the oil filter goes, remote system used, oil gauge hole at top of block is plugged. All plugs are in place and the front oil gallery are staked in place. Can shows normal wear and lifters are not ruined. He is going to get a replacement engine rather than spend any money on this block.

Any other thoughts? Thanks all.

[Alan Roehrich]

Yeah, start with something like a Dart SHP block, and a good forged rotating assembly. Build a truly nice solid foundation. Then you can do most anything you want, within reason.