Re: Priming the oil pump

[EldonMcf@domain.elided]

In a message dated 4/13/99 4:41:46 PM Central Daylight Time, 
Steve.Stegmann@domain.elided writes:

> Eldon,
>  
>  In the IH SV engines, how is the top of the valve lubricated?  I imagine 
the
>  push rod is hollow as in other engines to take care of that.

     
     The rocker arms have a small passage that goes from the bushing on the 
pivot to the top of the arm.  A small amount of oil flows thru the passage, 
and runs down the top, then down the end of the arm to the top of the valve 
stem.

>  
>  Thanks,
>  
>  Steve

your welcome

Eldon