1957 371 3 deuce engine

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Old Feb 3, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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1957 371 3 deuce engine

I am assembling engine and ready to pre oil before starting but I can't get oil to come out the rocker arms.Any one have any suggestions?thANKS JSJ2 CLONE.
Old Feb 3, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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You need to turn the engine over because oil is pushed to the rocker assembly by the camshaft spinning. Use a 1 13/16 ( I think ) socket on the harmonic balancer and make sure to spin the oil pump rod counterclockwise
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