My take on the oiling system crossover tube for the small block

Krooser said

The small block Olds has many of the same oiling issues that the Mopar has. I learned early on in those engines to match the #5 main cap with the oil gallery, slot the mains to match the bearings... even open up the oil return passages in the head to prevent oil from stagnating on top of the head.

As someone who has a vested interest in keeping a SBM alive at 7,200 rpms, and has an engine that tossed the #2 rod causing fatal damage, I'm trying to keep an open mind.

I had several discussion with Charles Sanborn about his oiling mods... seemed to make sense.

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Mr Sanborn was a smart man who was willing to share. I have followed many of his recommendations for exactly that reason. They make sense. He also had the courtesy to explain his rational when someone asked a question.
I have no problem with someone telling me I am wrong about something if they can tell me why. If you can,t then I assume the person either has an agenda or does,not know or he knows that something works but does not know why.
Such is the case with yr. what your timing light has to do with oiling is beyond me. Looks like razzle dazzle to me.
Number 2 rod I believe is fed from number 2 main which is also trying to feed your rockers. Not a coincidence imho.