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Re: Opinions?

To: Brian Hollands <Brian_Hollands@adp.com>
Subject: Re: Opinions?
From: RWM <RWM@rwmann.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 19:25:41 -0400
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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