Thread: what's the difference top- vs sideoiler
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Old 02-12-2009, 08:35 AM
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The Side Oiler has a rib along the lower side of the block that is an oil tube cast into the block. This allows for better oiling of the bottom end under heavy running, a problem that the center oilers encountered at times.

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