Hi Al,
What Carbs are you running? The only ones I know of that run directly to the
timing cover are HIF's, and a 66 shouldn't be running these. Could the tubing
be plumbed up Wrong by the PO? Are you in fact running HIF's? Sorry, I guess I
need more info to help.
Rick
"Tocci, Al" wrote:
> 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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