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Big block right bank oiling problem fix

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February 27, 2023, 11:37 AM
TOP38
Big 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 Steve
quote:
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
seabass
quote:
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


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February 27, 2023, 06:34 PM
rusty
thanks for the replies guys


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February 28, 2023, 06:51 AM
Paul S/Q
how many of you are running restrictors with your brodix aluminum block and if so what size ??
February 28, 2023, 10:05 AM
Big Steve
quote:
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.pdf
February 28, 2023, 10:33 AM
TOP38
quote:
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.