I have a priming tool and yes I should have either primed it after letting it sit for long periods of time or start it on a regular basis.

I have a call in to Ryan at Shady Dell. He did the heads for me 10 years ago. I can't comment on the quality of these rockers other than the one rocker that wasn't fully machined. They don't appear to be that great of quality to me.

I did some searching and T&D makes a rocker for the 360 Indy heads but can't find any pictures. I'd like to see how they're machined for oiling and if they're a better set up for the street. I don't race the car anymore just some street duty now. My long term plan is to put this motor in another A body down the road and go back to the track and then build a nice street friendly 340 for the Cuda. I just need to make the best of what I have for the time being without hurting the valve train if I want to go for a cruise.