'68 318 to carbed Magnum 5.2: Check my checklist

Aaron65 said
I think I'd try posting that specific question in a separate thread. I'm following this build because it's interesting, but I have zero SBM knowledge other than basic stuff, and it might be that you might pick up a few people who know about this specific problem if the title of the thread lured them in. :)

Just did: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?p=1971044980&posted=1#post1971044980

And for those curious, here's the video. Forward to 0:53 if you want to see the oiling.

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In the video, the new Mellings are on cylinders #6 and #8; the "good" lifters from the passenger's side are distributed in the front of the engine on #2, #4, #1, and #3; and the problematic lifters from the drivers' side are mounted in the #5 and #7 spot.

The video has not been edited - might be a bit confusing. This is what you're watching:

I show the difference between the Melling straight-up oiling hole, and the 90 degree hole on the engine's existing good lifters.
Next, I run the priming rod on the drill. Watch as the front banks (2, 4, 1, 3) oil perfectly with the old good lifters from the passenger's side, the Mellings (6 and 8) barely dribble, and the old "bad" lifters (e.g. driver's side, now only on #5 and #7) leak down almost immediately after pumping up.
Since the camshaft isn't turning, I rotate the Melling lifter 90 degrees to mimic the other lifters. Doesn't work.

-Kurt