Hot Rods window-ed my 235 chevy

"One man gathers what another man spills" - Grateful Dead's St. Stephen

 

I worked with a guy that had a stock '38 Chevy, he tried to drag race a car full of cute girls and the 216 grenaded....

 

Quote: "Well, I checked the oil gauge WITHOUT the filter attached on the engine stand. How did you restrict the oil? Machine a fitting with a .060 hole?"

Yes, exactly that. I soldered a fitting closed then drilled it to .060". Flathead Fords and others came from the factory with the fitting made that way.

 

I picked up a 261 today and I am curious if the same applies from the 235 oil restrictor. I am TERRIFIED to install any sort of filter at this point.

 

Give it up ffs.

 

Negative crankcase ventilation.

 

Yes, same restrictor for the filter. To avoid any nasty surprises, simply have an oil pressure gauge hooked up (you can see where the previous nylon line is attached) and you'll know if all is well. Never start an engine without some oil pressure indicator.

 

I've had a 292 inline six in my '57 GMC for forever; been to New York and Texas; drive it every day during warm weather months; starts right up; sounds good; goes like a scalded dog.