I've been told from a few very wise stovebolters the top end neither needs or likes too much oil in the top end. Just needs to be wet and coated. Put a little rpm in that engine with the valve cover off and see if it gets wet, if it does, I wouldnt worry too much about it.
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
