• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

351c oil galley question

  • Thread starter Thread starter tp2gam
  • Start date Start date Mar 3, 2004
T

tp2gam

New Member
Aug 19, 2002
29
0
0
Southern California
Mar 3, 2004
#1
  • Mar 3, 2004
  • #1
My son and I are in the process of rebuilding a 1970 351 c. We had the block preped by napa's machine shop. Today we were setting the preload on the lifters and while turning the oil pump with my drill we discovered that the oil galley plugs in the rear of the block had a small orifice drilled in them. OK I said this won't work. But now I am wondering were these plugs suppossed to go in the front of the block to lube the timing chain and gears ?? And if so how critical are they ?? You see I have already assembled the front of the engine and really don't want to tear it back down. Anyone out there have any input ??
 

ashford

Member
Dec 19, 2003
485
0
16
fargo ND
Mar 4, 2004
#2
  • Mar 4, 2004
  • #2
i just rebuilt one and none of my plugs had an orifice in them
 
O

Opentracker

20+ Year Stangneter
Feb 4, 2004
516
0
16
Mar 4, 2004
#3
  • Mar 4, 2004
  • #3
No holes in any of the plugs. You may want to check the front ones. Any hole will cause a drop in oil pressure. Not good!
 
T

tp2gam

New Member
Aug 19, 2002
29
0
0
Southern California
Mar 4, 2004
#4
  • Mar 4, 2004
  • #4
thanks for the help guys maybee once I get the back plugs out I can use a light to look at the front plugs thru the galley.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

H
Ongoing Battle With Hydraulic Lifters
  • hailer06
  • Jun 8, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
7
Views
241
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 9, 2026
Noobz347
6
Hey all,I’m putting together a 302 for my 1968 Mustang and wanted to post the combo + some questions to make sure I’m not missing crucial
  • 68_Disgustang
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
813
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
gray owl
G
M
Progress Thread mnky99 2001 V6 evap core, ac compressor, heater core replacement
  • mnky99
  • Sep 5, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
483
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Sep 5, 2025
mnky99
M
Place to Avoid: Jamison Auto Group in Gulfport, MS
  • D Durden
  • Oct 20, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
45
Views
2K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Feb 4, 2026
nickyb
For Sale 3-owner 1987 Mustang GT, $18K obro, Lancaster CA
  • Bill Cool
  • Oct 6, 2024
  • Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93)
Replies
4
Views
2K
Fox Body Mustangs For Sale (1979-93) Oct 13, 2024
nickyb
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?