Been rebuilding my 1960 235 for my '59 3600 pick-up for almost a year. It's definitely been a learning experience. I thought I was finally ready to start this puppy up. I poured over the old forums to make sure I did everything right. the last thing left is to prime the oil pump and make sure the new engine is completely lubricated. before I try to start it and break in the cam.
That's where I ran into another problem. I've removed the distributer, cut off an old screwdriver bit, hooked it to my drill and have spun the heck out of the pump. Not getting anything to the top end. I know the pump is working because if has completely filled my oil filter canister. and it even found a leak in the line I ran to the oil gauge.
I've removed the rocker arm assembly to see if that might be part of the problem, but still not getting anything to the head.
I'm beginning to wonder if I forgot to install something in the engine when I put it together. Anyone have any ideas on what steps I should do to figure out why I have no oil to my rocker arm assembly?
I would appreciate any assistance I can get.
Thanks, VCRick, aka rookie..
