Excessive blowby

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1 total messages Started by Glenn Boozer Wed, 13 Nov 1985 19:49

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Author: Glenn Boozer
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1985 19:49

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What are the causes and cures for excessive blowby?

I have a 283 with lots miles on it.  It runs great.  The only problem I
have with it is all the oil mist that comes out of the vent hose and
soaks the air cleaner.  I have an oily mess dripping from my air cleaner.

New PCV valves have no affect.  20/50 blows out a little slower that 10/40.

I have been told, "It's the oil rings."  The head has never been off of this
engine.  There is no oil being burned.  The plugs are clean.  The compression
is correct.

Do I realy have to do a ring job?

gab


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