In a message dated 3/6/00 4:44:17 PM Pacific Standard Time,
dkrehbiel@kscable.com writes:
> > > --- Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com> wrote:
> > > > I have about 13 K on my 235 that was rebuilt with
> > > > all new parts, bored
> > > > with new pistons, cast rings and bearings as well as
> > > > cam, cam gears,
> > > > etc... I've noticed since I took it out of storage
> > > > after a highway run
> > > > it will smoke from the breather tube and vents in
> > > > the valve cover so
> > > > much so that smoke is billowing out from under the
> > > > truck. I've always
> > > > used 5-30 Mobil 1 synthetic and changed it again,
> > > > the 5th oil change
> > > > after noticing the smoke, still smoking. I know bad
> > > > rings can cause
> > > > blow-by but wouldn't expect it on such a recent
> > > > rebuild. Any Ideas?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks, Grant
> > > > 50 Chevy 3100
> > > > 52 GMC 150
Grant,
I'd suggest a wet and dry compression test, then post the numbers.
Mike
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