I have never needed to restrict the oiling to the rockers on a Mopar and never pushrod oiled a shaft rocker. I've run W2s and W5s for decades without issue. I would put it together with non oil through 3/8" push rods and see what happens.

"Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind"


'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
'74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.