Oil Tube to rockers 49 chevy 216

[mytruck1949]

Guys I found the issue of my noise. it doesn't appear I am getting enough oil to the top of the motor. So after disconnecting the tube in the middle of the lifters I spun the motor in which I found that some oil was coming out but not a lot. Next I pulled it down to find that there was a rub hole where it comes up through. So me being me I figured well time to replace the whole tube right. Well I loosened the lower connector but the tube will not pull out.

So is it a case I have to drop the oil pan?


Also what is the correct term for this tub and probably be a LMC or Elklers purchase I bet.

Next what would be the best route to clean out the feeder holes for each rocker?
Any advise.

[whitedog76]

The rocker oiling system is kind of fickle on the Stovebolts. Pull the center head bolt to see if everything is clear. Take the side cover/push rod cover off.
There's an oil feed tube that feeds oil to the head.

Lot's of info here.

http://1954advance-design.com/Web%20...brication.html

[mytruck1949]

thanks for the info.

[pvienneau]

Keep us posted on the oil tube. I went through the same thing. Had to replace it. I have extra tube if you want some.

[mytruck1949]

Thanks for the offer of tubing. I have a friend in the heating and air biz that got me some 3/16 tubing. I will say what a chore to get it all apart. I tore up the fitting on the passenger side of the block so had to find something that would work. I was surprised how it differed from the 2 piece compression setup that enters through the water jacket on the driver's side. Maybe some of the parts weren't original.

All in all I am amazed at what Chevrolet did with the the rocker oiling tube and how they conjured this up.