If you use the correct priming tool, you should get oil to the top of all rockers. Without the tool, the oil will only go to one side. A correct tool will direct oil to both sides. rick -----Original Message----- From: "Keith Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 08:39:29 -0500 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Chevelle-List] Checking engine oiling
> I am wanting to check the oiling of my engine because I have had some camshaft >problems. When I prime the motor before I start it, will I see the oil coming >throught the pushrods. I want to see if I have a blocked oil hole in one or more of >the lifter bores. I was thinking about priming the motor before I put the intake >manifold on so I can see how will the motor is oiling. Will I see the oil pumping to >the top of the motor when I prime it. I am not sure if the oil will pass through the >lifters when the lifters are not on the base circle of the camshaft which is when the >lifters gets pumped back up. > Anyone know about this. > Keith > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- _______________________________________________ Get your free email from http://mymail.juno.com
