G705 engine question. need help fast

[R Wyler]

I am wanting to get the blocks back on my 705 propane tomorrow. It has been a horrible summer and just now getting back with it. Anyhow I was looking at the oil tubes that go through the blocks down to the crankcase the ones that take oil up to the rockers. One of them had a solid steel rod in it. What on earth is that for??? I do not recall which one it come off of either. I sure want to know what it is for and how critical it is. Thanks. Richard
 

[SWMolines]

It is an oil metering rod. All three tubes should have one installed.
 

[R Wyler]

Thanks for letting me know. I am pretty sure I only have the one but I will check in the parts washer to make sure. Can I make one out of cold rold rod? If not of course I will get them from salvage.
 

[mightymolinekid]

Yes that is what they are, there's no reason you couldn't make one out of round stock. All they do is slow the flow of oil to the rockers.
 

[R Wyler]

That is good to know. I was glad to see that I do have all three. They do look easy to make if needed. The end that seats could be done on grinder fairly well.