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Old Sep 15, 2025 | 12:07 PM
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just put on rocker lockers, did not remove rocker assy, question is how much and when should oil be seen on the rocker assemblies at idle? thank you
 
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Old Sep 15, 2025 | 12:38 PM
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On a Twin Cam, during a cold start, I would guess the oil should start coming out of the pushrods, into the rockers, around 40-50 seconds......
 
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Old Sep 15, 2025 | 03:18 PM
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The thing to note is that it's going to dribble.. Won't be much, just enough to keep things lubed.
 
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