February 27, 2023, 11:37 AM
TOP38Big block right bank oiling problem fix
quote:
Originally posted by Big Steve:
quote:
Originally posted by seabass:
the block in question is a Brodix aluminum BBC, burned a couple pushrods...
For what its worth I have used the same Brodix aluminum block for 4 seasons and have never burned a push rod. There is no plug in the oil galley past the last lifter on the right side. MSD distributor with no o rings. The block came with restrictors that go in the front of the lifter oil galleys and those are installed.
FYI,
Use an MSD distributor and have no issues with my Brodix block but my home made priming tool (stock GM housing) will not get oil up to the rockers on the right side! When I swapped the housings with the o rings, it comes right up!
I did not check the OD of the GM housing vs the MSD one but I see no reason not the use the o rings!
February 27, 2023, 11:42 AM
Big Stevequote:
Originally posted by TOP38:
quote:
Originally posted by Big Steve:
quote:
Originally posted by seabass:
the block in question is a Brodix aluminum BBC, burned a couple pushrods...
For what its worth I have used the same Brodix aluminum block for 4 seasons and have never burned a push rod. There is no plug in the oil galley past the last lifter on the right side. MSD distributor with no o rings. The block came with restrictors that go in the front of the lifter oil galleys and those are installed.
FYI,
Use an MSD distributor and have no issues with my Brodix block but my home made priming tool (stock GM housing) will not get oil up to the rockers on the right side! When I swapped the housings with the o rings, it comes right up!
I did not check the OD of the GM housing vs the MSD one but I see no reason not the use the o rings!
I use an old stock GM distributor housing for a priming tool and don't have any trouble getting oil to the top of the rockers. I just primed my fresh build 2 weeks ago...
February 27, 2023, 01:37 PM
seabassquote:
Originally posted by Coloradoracer:
quote:
Originally posted by seabass:
the block in question is a Brodix aluminum BBC, burned a couple pushrods...
I've had zero issues with my brodix block....
same here
February 27, 2023, 06:34 PM
rustythanks for the replies guys
February 28, 2023, 06:51 AM
Paul S/Qhow many of you are running restrictors with your brodix aluminum block and if so what size ??
February 28, 2023, 10:05 AM
Big Stevequote:
Originally posted by Paul S/Q:
how many of you are running restrictors with your brodix aluminum block and if so what size ??
I run the ones that came with the block, no idea what size they are.
OIL RESTRICTORS
8B BB OIL RESTRICTORS
(CUSTOM FOR BRODIX
BLOCK)
https://brodix.com/instruction...lockinstructions.pdfFebruary 28, 2023, 10:33 AM
TOP38quote:
Originally posted by Paul S/Q:
how many of you are running restrictors with your brodix aluminum block and if so what size ??
The standard ones they send which are .060" in diameter.