To do that Jerry , would a standard oil pump suffice or would a high volume be required?
I have been schooled by Pre68 Dave that the top ends did not need a lot of oil, he points out the change in design on the groove in the rocker in 1958 was to limit amount of oil in the rocker cover.
Planning a few upgrades on this engine, entertaining the idea of machining a one piece rear main, as well as drilling the snout of the crank for a retainer bolt.
1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
