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Posted by Blue Oval (Member # 2548) on :
 
i drove from sac to frisco and back in a day thats probably a little over 200 mi. and i burned about 1 1/2 courts of oil is that normal for a new engine cause the rings are seating and bearings??
 
Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
Burning a little oil is normal, but i'd say 1.5 qts in 200 miles is a bit much. I'd look into it.
 
Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :
 
sounds a little excessive to me also
 
Posted by Blue Oval (Member # 2548) on :
 
what would you recomend looking into its a 347 stroker by the way if that makes a diffrence its the chp kit though
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
Ive heard that some strokers tend to burn oil because the bottom ring land tends to intersect with the wrist pin,creating a gap where oil can get through.But that does sound excessive.
 
Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
That sounds VERY excessive.
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
Does it puff smoke on acceleration or deceleration? Any oil in the intake?
 
Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 
That is way to much oil to be burning I think
 
Posted by shade- (Member # 298) on :
 
doesn't sound right
 
Posted by Blue Oval (Member # 2548) on :
 
what should i do about it?
Thanks
 
Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 91 5.0:
Burning a little oil is normal, but i'd say 1.5 qts in 200 miles is a bit much. I'd look into it.
agreed
 
Posted by shade- (Member # 298) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blue Oval:
what should i do about it?
Thanks
talk to the builder?
 
Posted by Blue Oval (Member # 2548) on :
 
well me and my neighbor built it.what should i ask him?and how would i check for oil in the intake(pull it off??)and what would it mean if there was oil there?any other suggestions would be great.
Thanks
 
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
I would also contact CHP. Their kits are supposed to have the piston pin offset at about .060 in the pin tower. So you shouldn't be burning oil BECAUSE of that. But since you are burning oil like a madman, I would contact CHP and ask them if something could have gone screwy. Make sure you let them know exactly how you put your motor together too.
 
Posted by nineeightstang (Member # 2685) on :
 
I heard that if the oil-controll ring on the pistons (bottom ring) is overlapped instead of butted then there would be massive oil consumption.
 
Posted by BOUNTY HUNTER VERT (Member # 2754) on :
 
Did the block have a hone for moly rings???? did you install the dots on the rings the correct direction. How many miles are on the motor right now. Did you check piston ring gap??? it sounds like the rings are installed incorrectly or didnt seat
 
Posted by Blue Oval (Member # 2548) on :
 
Yes the block was honed for moly rings.i think the rings were installed correct but my neibhor who is supposeably a professional which im doubting now.if will talk to him.looks like im yankin the motor no matter what.theres 450 miles on it.Thanks

[ August 26, 2003, 09:08 PM: Message edited by: Blue Oval ]
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
Compression test!
 
Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 
Wow that sucks sorry to hear only 450 miles and burning that much oil
 




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