Hi Stock, thank you for the quick response and the reference to the shop manual. I went to the book and read the passage

"....connector pipe between the two hollow rocker arm shafts, then distributed to all rocker arm bearings. A bleeder hole in each rocker arm supplies oil for lubrication of the valve stems and push rod sockets."

The entire rocker arm assembly in the 261 was and is in great shape; no discernible wear on the hollow shafts or the rocker arms (I didn't know there were bearings for the rocker arms) and my intent is to reuse the entire assembly as it is.


All additional information / comments are appreciated. I truly appreciate your help.

Thanks,

Ted


Ted

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'50 Chevy Coupe Deluxe w/ 261
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