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How Does Oil Flow in a Small Block Chevy?

    Wet-Sump

    • A Chevy engine employs a wet-sump system. A supply of oil is stored underneath the crankshaft. Passages link this supply through the cylinder block and heads, and to the crankshaft itself.

    Oil Pump

    • An oil pump sends the oil through a filter, onto a 1/2-inch gallery just above the camshaft. The oil is sent to the pump continuously through a 1/2-inch pump inlet.

    Cam Bearings

    • The oil is sent through a groove near the rear cam bearing; it lubes the lifters and rear main bearings. The front cam bearings have grooves, which take the lube to the front main bearings.

    Crankshaft

    • The oil passes through passages in the upper main bearings. It then moves through the crankshaft main journals to the rod journals.

    Cylinders and Valve Stems

    • The crankshaft spins, and oil is thrown into the cylinders. Oil travels through the pushrods and over the rocker arms, lubing the valve stems.

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