Does the rocker shaft need end plugs?

[DutchEdwin]

Rebuilding a 1955 Plymouth / dodge engine, 260 cu.in. V8. My engine is a Poly head, not a Hemi. Now I'm trying the figure out the way all the oil flows.

When looking at the rocker shaft, it seems it is getting its oil from the block, in the middle of the shaft. Don't know how yet, through the bolt?

But as all rockers need oil I thought that the shaft would probably need end plugs or caps. But......there are no end plugs there! Is is right? If not, where can I get some, or can I make them myself.

Thanks

Edwin.

[anthonyb]

Edwin,

Try posting this question over at the forum at www.dodgesweptline.org. Those guys deal with 61-71 Dodge trucks and several have the poly engines.

I have a poly 318 in my 52 but I don't recall any details like you're asking about.

[DutchEdwin]

The problem solved it selve. See more detail in my post at the P15-d24 site.

There were end plugs in the shaft, but 4/5 inch deep inside.

Didn't see them in my pictures when I checked.