Hi Guys I have 350 went to prime the motor today an all cyl. are oiling but 1 I have about 60 psi could someone tell me why? all new everything. Thanks

 

I'm no engine rebuilding expert but I think 60-psi at drill motor speeds is pretty decent.

If I'm not mistaken, if you're priming the engine without one of those tools that takes the place of the distributor body then there is a huge oil leak to the top end that might be contributing to the "low" oil pressure.

 

Trick question?

Because the oil pump is turning!!

Seriously, I don't see a problem. Not sure what you're expecting instead?

Da Heights eh... used to live up that way in the early 60s. In Morgan Park & the orphanage in Glenwood, had family around Crete. Da Heights ain't what it used to be, is it.

 

I DONT HAVE THE ROCKER ARMS ON BUT I DONT THINK THAT THE PROBLEM WHEN THE OTHERS ARE PUMPING.

 

Not sure what that means.

 

a gen 1 small block,right? well then, oil comes up through the push rods to oil the rocker arms. finish your engine. THEN prime

 

If I understand your post correctly , you have 60 PSI oil pressure when spinning the oil pump with a drill , and all but one of your sets of rockers are squirting oil , is this correct ?