How much oil should come out of the pushrods?

[Tim Cucci]

I have just finished the engine rebuild. Old stock cam, lifters, and pushrods went back just like they came out. New rings and all new bearings. Old pistons, rods, and crank reused but reconditioned. All bearing clearances were less than .002". I have a new stock oil pump and get 22 psi oil pressure at hot idle and instant oil pressure response up to 60 psi while driving. I am baffled at the small amount of oil that actually comes out of the pushrods and reaches the rockker arms. It is barely a dribble from the pushrods. Is this normal ? Scares me.
Thanks
Tim

 

[salvageV6]

I had the same anxiety attack when changing valve springs on my two cars. Next time I do it I won't look with the valve covers off.

Both cars have over 100K on them. Prolly normal no lack of oil noises.

 

[Tim Cucci]

Man!
It just don't seem right.

Thanks
Tim

 

[salvageV6]

I would definately keep my eye on the oil pressure gauge and keep my ears open for any hint of valve train noise.

 

[Tim Cucci]

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