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Today is the day that everything gets glued together in my 261!
I always bolt stuff up with no gasket sealer t o. Make sure everything fits before final assembly. Also when I have a question that needs answering.

The rocker Oil feed that runs through the pushrods cover...
Is there a size that this should be? I copied the line that was in there even using the fittings over. 3/32
There are fittings on both ends but one of the orifices is smaller than the other. does it matter? Or should I replace the smaller one with a same size 1/8" one.
Also, if one is supposed to be smaller... Does it matter whisk way it is oriented?

This is a brand new 261... I don't want to do any damage to it before start up.. Thanks

I really want to fire this up this week!

Jeremy

So I'm really trying to find some info on this. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks,
Jeremy

Jeremy, I had mine apart a while ago and I have a smaller port at the rear of the engine. The one just under the rockers is the larger port. The line on my engine looked like 3/16.

Here's a picture of mine, if it's any help.

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Thanks Joe!
If it happened on opposite coasts, I have to believe its more likely to be correct.
Now i'll glue the cover on and get on with it..

Maybe I'll put oil in the motor and spin the oil pump first. Just to be sure.

Thanks, agin

Jeremy