Saul:
The main issue is that oil consumption and smoking can go up.
The TR6 does not run valve stem seals, so too much oil on the top end
causes oil to run down the valve stems and get burned. Some people run
them without issues, but on older motors the incidence of smoking seems
to go up.
I also feel that it is preferable to get as much oil to the
bottom end as possible, as it is expen$ive to service, whereas worn out
rockers are easy and cheap to service. The supplemental oil lines steal
oil from the bottom end and deliver it to the top end. If there is a
shortage of oil, which part of the motor would you want to save, and
which part would you want to sacrifice?
Vance
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Saul W. Adelman
Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 10:39 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Supplemental Oil Line
Hi 6-packers,
I am using the supplemental oil line to the head of my car. Over the
past
several months I have read the group in general recommends not using it
due
to creating "problems."
I am wondering what these problems are because I am thinking about
removing
the line. I am not sure if I am helping or hurting my engine, etc by
using
this. Any recommendations and reasons for NOT using this would be
helpful.
Best Regards,
Saul W. Adelman
'76 TR6 Mimosa
CF57373U
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