Mark,
I think Andy is right. I don't know what MG used, but it is probably
valve guides or valve stem seals. Either way just carry a clean spark
plug on your drives and change it if it becomes fouled.
And low oil pressure is usually a better indicator of engine problems.
Wendell
On Jul 16, 2010, at 8:51 AM, andy preston wrote:
> Mark, those readings aren't too bad, in fact my GT was worse before I
> rebuilt the engine. I'd drive it all summer and think about a
> rebuild in the
> winter and even then I'd probably do more research before pulling the
> engine. It might just be a valve job that's needed. I remember
> following
> you down Sweet Water Springs Rd on the Valentine's day tour and you
> were
> blowing smoke on the engine over run which usually indicates worn
> valve
> guides, which could account for the oil plug on one cylinder.
>
> How's the oil pressure? If it's low that's usually more an
> indication of an
> engine rebuild.
>
> Drive and enjoy all summer.
>
> Andy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-
> bounces@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Mark Darley
> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2010 7:44 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Mechanic Needed
>
> I have a general question for all you knowledgable car folks.
>
> My 1957 MGA is burning (and loosing but that is another issue) engine
> oil. One cylinder in particular shows a very black spark plug.
> Compression is reading 140,140, 120, 140.
>
> At what point is lower compression doing damage to the engine as a
> whole, and necessitates pulling the car off the road for a rebuild?
>
> I would like to run it through the summer but do not want to wreck the
> engine.
>
> Thanks for your advice.
>
> Mark
>
> Mark Darley
> markdarley@mac.com
> 415 381 5452
>
>
>
> On Jul 15, 2010, at 9:33 AM, Dawson Church wrote:
>
>> Rick works on my cars, he's highly recommended!
>>
>> Dawson
>>
>>
>> On Jul 13, 2010, at 8:54 AM, astroplaner@comcast.net wrote:
>>
>>> Mike,B I will be out of the area today, but we can talk. My name is
>>> Rick
>> Hobbs
>>> and I do work on british cars. cell is 707 478 7793 or
>> astroplaner@comcast.net
>>> B
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Mike Gianandrea" <mvg1@verizon.net>
>>> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 6:48:51 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Mechanic Needed
>>>
>>> General tuning and mechanicals, cars has Weber carbs.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: <astroplaner@comcast.net>
>>> To: "North Bay British Car Club" <nobbc@autox.team.net>
>>> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 9:06 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Mechanic Needed
>>>
>>>
>>>> What kind of work you needing done?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: sales@mvgmoldedproducts.com
>>>> To: "nobbc" <nobbc@autox.team.net>
>>>> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 7:30:11 PM
>>>> Subject: [Nobbc] Mechanic Needed
>>>>
>>>> Hello All,
>>>>
>>>> I need a reccomendation for an MG mechanic in the Santa Rosa area.
>>>>
>>>> Michael
>>>> 64 TR 4
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