Update on Carb problem, new problem

[Robert LaDuke]

Hi all,
I posted a while back about a problem I was having with my secondary not opening on my stock '78 carb. Well , I got some good advice here and followed the suggestions that were given. I narrowed the problem down to not getting vacuum at the diaphram. That led me to check my valves and timing. Well, i think I found the problem. Looks like I haven't been getting any oil to the top end of my newly rebuilt 2f! I removed the valve cover last night and the damage is bad, to say the least. Looks like I have to pull the head off and try to get the guy who rebuilt the engine to fix it. Here's my question. What could the rebuilder have done wrong that would cause this lack of oiling? I'd like to be prepared before I call the guy.This is a real nightmare. Thanks for any and all advice.

 

[bsilva132]

head gasket was put on backwards blocking the oil passage

 

[65swb45]

Actually two possibilities. Head gasket on backwards or F cam in a 2F engine.

The third is a real nightmare. I once took apart a customer's 77 that not only had the gasket on backwards, but the 'mechanic' who assembled it didn't realize the rocker shaft is notched for the valve cover studs and HE BEAT THE ROCKER ARM SHAFT ON out of rotation, blocking the oil flow!

 

[Robert LaDuke]

Thanks for the responses guys.
I'll look for the backward head gasket when I start taking it apart next week.

Mark, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he didn't put an F camshaft in. I know he replaced it so that is a possibility. I really am not looking forward to removing the engine again if that is the case.
Thanks