Waldi Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Hi Jochem, nice test you have done, wish a had a lathe:) If I read your post correctly: I’m sure you are aware that with the first test (via normal oil route), the camshaft is not turning so the flat area on the rear cam journal is not metering; this will influence the amount of oil to the head. The real test will be the pressure drop at idle with a warm engine. Keep us posted. Gruesse, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JochemsTR Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 Update: ordered new rockers and rockershaft from Rimmer. The shaft is hardened. The rockers need a final bore (hone) to fit on the shaft. I also got the spacer kit. Did not install it. Some spacers do not fit, the shims required are not sufficient. I may have the make a shim myself. I installed the rocker feed kit. I am using the connection at the aft camshaft bearing. I am not seeing any significant oil pressure drop. I tested everything with my adapter on the oil pump. After a short test drive I removed the valve cover and seeing significant oil everywhere. As long as the cork gasket can withstand the oil, I will keep on going. At least till my engine #2 is ready. I may use the silikon gasket... Summary: I understand the oil feed kit may not be the perfect solution. But I hope this will get me going for at least this season. At least sufficient oil is there to keep the rockers going. Jochem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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