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Re: Oil Pressure at Rockers

To: pdeturck@rochester.rr.com
Subject: Re: Oil Pressure at Rockers
From: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 21:56:00 -0600
pd,

Depending on how big the "gusher" is, there could be lower oil pressure,
increased oil burning due to 'flooded" valve stems, & severe oiling in
the rear carb. Oil fouled plugs would be a possible result.

Dave Russell
BN2

pdeturck@rochester.rr.com wrote:
 > Besides more oily vapors in the rear carb, what are the other
 > noticeable detriments when a "gusher" does occur? Are there specific
 > side effects which result? I'm not looking for a diagnostic --- as
 > that is easy enough to do --- but rather any long term problems that
 > might need to be remedied. Thanks. -pd-
 >
 > At 11:11 AM 8/20/2005, Patton Dickson wrote:
 >
 >> The dribble is exactly what you want to see.  If you have a gusher,
 >>  the rockers need to be rebuilt.
 >>
 >> Patton




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