no oil at roller rockers

joespanova · 06-13-2016, 11:16 AM

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

carl hinkson · 06-13-2016, 12:04 PM

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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 · 06-21-2016, 08:20 AM

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 · 06-21-2016, 11:14 AM

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.

henrys57wagon · 06-21-2016, 12:37 PM

This is just a street engine, once done the car is going up for sale as he is downsizing.

Alan Roehrich · 06-21-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by henrys57wagon

This is just a street engine, once done the car is going up for sale as he is downsizing.

Is he taking the supercharger off, and building a budget normally aspirated street engine, or is he building another supercharged street engine?

If he came to me to have a supercharged street engine built, I'd do what I posted above, or send him elsewhere. I'd never touch a job putting a cheap short block under a supercharger. Not worth the hassle or the risk.

carl hinkson · 06-21-2016, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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joespanova · 06-22-2016, 08:45 AM

I cannot place enough emphasis on oil management / control. I have learned the hard way. Taking oil flow "for granted" or having "faith" is a big mistake.
Esp. with a vac pump and a wet sump.

06-13-2016, 11:16 AM	#1
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: no oil at roller rockers After reading thru this thread , I have decided to intentionally leave that plug out of my Dart block.

06-21-2016, 08:20 AM	#3
henrys57wagon Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carleton Place, On. Canada Posts: 107 Likes: 5 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: no oil at roller rockers 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. __________________ old 1608 stock racer

06-21-2016, 11:14 AM	#4
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,826 Times in 414 Posts	Re: no oil at roller rockers 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. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

06-21-2016, 12:37 PM	#5
henrys57wagon Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carleton Place, On. Canada Posts: 107 Likes: 5 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: no oil at roller rockers This is just a street engine, once done the car is going up for sale as he is downsizing. __________________ old 1608 stock racer

06-22-2016, 08:45 AM	#8
joespanova Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ga. Posts: 521 Likes: 7 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: no oil at roller rockers I cannot place enough emphasis on oil management / control. I have learned the hard way. Taking oil flow "for granted" or having "faith" is a big mistake. Esp. with a vac pump and a wet sump.