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Oil flow problem

By Dano - 06/21/2004 12:06:06 AM; IP 67.50.230.27

Well, I just had my 390 dynoed last week and everything went great. Except for a problem with the oil pressure and too much oil flow up to the rockers. Oil pressure goes up to 60psi above 4000rpm, but drops down to 25psi or so at idle. I am using the Erson rocker assembly, and I am thinking that it is possible that too much oil is being sent up to the rockers, reducing oil pressure and also causing oil to load up on top of the heads. I am using the Edelbrock heads and am wondering if anyone has any advice, is it ok or should I restrict the oil flow? I am thinking of using a machined plug with an orfice to go into the oil hole under the rocker pedistal to restrict flow. The engine dynoed at 420hp at 5300 rpm with 475 lb ft of torque at 3900rpm.

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RE: You've got a solid oiling system baseline. -- giacamo, 06/22/2004

RE: You've got a solid oiling system baseline. -- Dano, 06/23/2004