O.K. list, I'm feeling some frustration by the amount of oil my car seems to
be burning for possible reasons other than tired rings or valves. Here are
the facts:
- 1275 no-smog equip motor running 20W-50 oil
- freshly rebuilt head by very reputable shop - new guides,
seals, et al
- compression readings of 183 - 190 lbs each cyl w/ all plugs
out, throttle wide open, and no additional oil in the cylinders
- crankcase is vented thru timing chain cover (dah) into the
S.U.s, NOT into the intake manifold thru a PCV valve.
- aftermarket valve cover with VENTED cap
- exhaust seems to smoke most in the midrange (around 3000
rpms) vs. start-up or under heaviest acceleration. I'm sure it's pushing
more oil at 3000 rpms than it is at 4500 for example.
- oil pressure consistent with what other folks report
So, any ideas? Thanks much...
Al Tocci
Doylestown, PA
'66 Sprite
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