Are you sure it isn't just running rich? I have always found #3 (on the Solex
setup) to run a bit richer than the rest. I have no idea why, and I have never
been able to cure it.
- Bob Mann, '69 2000 Solex
Brian Hollands wrote:
>
> The plug doesn't foul enough to quit firing. It does however have a little
> bit of wet oil on it. Woody had a valve guide so I'm going to bring the
> head up to a shop tomorrow and see what they think.
> Any idea why an oil ring may fail to seal while the compression rings seal
> just fine? There appear to be no abnormal markings on the cylinder walls
> Brian '69 2000
> Tampa, FL
> http://web.tampabay.rr.com/oilleak/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vicki Burrows [mailto:gregnvicki@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 12:23 PM
> To: Brian Hollands
> Cc: Datsun Roadster Mailing list
> Subject: Re: Opinions?
>
> If the plug is fouling to the point of not firing, then it is buring ALOT of
> oil. What does
> the top of you valve look like? I would suspect something else if the plug
> is fouling out
> completely.
> Greg Burrows
>
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