Re: [T3] Sophy's Invasion Shake-down Run

[John Jaranson <jaransonT3@comcast.net>]

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On Jun 22, 2006, at 7:31 PM, Brian wrote:

> john, how is the oil level in the engine doing in relation to the 
> exess in the air filter?  did you inadvertently over fill the engine?

Engine oil went down some during the trip.  I think I added about a 
quart total in 1700 miles.

Just did a compression check....

#1   95 psi
#2  105 psi
#3  120 psi
#4  130 psi

I will check the valves next and see if anything is going on on the 1-2 
side.  Even so I think those numbers are OK.  Little wider spread than 
I would like to see, but nothing really low like I would suspect if the 
crankcase is getting pressurized excessively.

Maybe atomization of the oil at high rpm and then it condenses in the 
air filter and ends up filling the air cleaner.

BTW, when I took the line from the breather to the air cleaner off, I 
could feel air coming out, but no oil even when I revved the engine.  
Of course this is with the car not moving.

> as to the water, check the drain tubes on the cowling... i am having 
> the same issue right now in my notch even though my cowling looks 
> clear.  on mine, it is definitely the hoses.

My drains and drain hoses are clear and working good.  I really think 
it is probably the floor on the driver's side.  It always had a few 
swiss-cheese issues.  The rear wheel wells are fine.  I had repaired 
those during the redo and used good body caulk in the seam.  The area 
under the rear seat was mostly dry so I don't think it is coming in 
there.

Later,
John Jaranson
'66 Square (Sophy)
'70 Fasty (Jane 2 - Type 3 Lead Sled wannabe)
'71 Fasty (Jane -parts car due to rust)
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