rocker shafts full of sludge?

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by boatail72, Apr 7, 2014.

  1. boatail72

    boatail72 Well-Known Member

    I just got done taking apart my rockers today and the shafts were full of sludge seemed like it would block any oil from getting through... but the motor ran great. what would be the cause of this?
     
    boatail72, Apr 7, 2014
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  2. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Need more info.
    What year engine?
    If its '70 and up, the rockers get oiled from the pushrods, NOT the shafts, so sludge in the shafts wouldn't have any effect on the running condition.
    What that would indicate is lack of oil changes/maintenance:cool:
     
    Mark Demko, Apr 8, 2014
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  3. boatail72

    boatail72 Well-Known Member

    im sorry I tried to edit it and add that is was a 1962 215, must have forgot to hit submit.
     
    boatail72, Apr 8, 2014
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  4. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Ok, well clean the shafts then, LOL
     
    Mark Demko, Apr 8, 2014
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