Here's some good info.

http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.com/1960%20235-261%20Engine%20Manual.htm

My initial thought is that your machine shop installed the drilled head bolt in the wrong spot. Secondly, Your 1/4 oil line is taking away too much of the oil pressure needed for the cam/lifters. They used an orifice to restrict the oil to the valve train.


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