not much oil on rebuilt 371 camshaft

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Old September 14th, 2012, 07:15 AM
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not much oil on rebuilt 371 camshaft

Just rebuilt 57 s88 371 engine and have 50lb of oil to the rockers but there doesn't seem to be a lot of oil on the camshaft, need help thanx
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Old September 14th, 2012, 08:04 AM
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These were prone to early wear - partially I believe because of this oiling issue...I've seen pictures of plumbing under the valley pan to spray oil onto the camshaft but I'm not sure how it's accomplished.

I'd give Ross Racing Engines in Ohio a call
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Old September 14th, 2012, 08:34 AM
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I know 56's had a problem with soft cams didn't know about 57's oiling problems, can anyone here elaborate on this, curious minds would like to know......Tedd
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