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Old Aug 12, 2019 | 10:23 AM
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Does anyone know where i can get a set??
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NO,, But why??????????? You would see a lot of oil splashing around..
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I want to see if oil is going up too all the rockers.

I just finished installing new lifters and im paranoid. First time i take off heads on any car lol.

The lowest i saw my oil pressure was 27 psi and that was after some spirited driving. Oil was @ 226 f and coolant was @ 208f.
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I use a external oil pump (prime the engine) before I start a engine with any internals worked on !!!
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I use a external oil pump (prime the engine) before I start a engine with any internals worked on !!!

Got an example?
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 12:44 PM
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Got an example?

https://video.search.yahoo.com/searc...ool&fr=yfp-t-s
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 08:56 PM
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Gen 1 small block, yes:
http://www.clearvueconcepts.com/
Gen 3, not so much.
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Get a set of used LS Valve Covers, chop the top off and RTV on a Plexiglas cover.
Im sure VETTENUTS has some used covers for not a lot of money.

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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Get a set of used LS Valve Covers, chop the top off and RTV on a Plexiglas cover.
Im sure VETTENUTS has some used covers for not a lot of money.

Bill
Sounds like a plan
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