colapsed oil rings?
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colapsed oil rings?
I was doing some reading for my 302recentlyand came across a mention of collapsed oil control rings. I was just curious as to how often this occurs, how to test for it. that kinda stuff. basicly im trying to figure out if my engineneeds any help without takingit all apart.
#2
RE: colapsed oil rings?
Sludge build-up (carbon at this point, really) can cause sticky rings. You'll have a lot of blow by and oil usage if your oil rings aren't up to snuff.
All engines could use a little help now and then...
All engines could use a little help now and then...
#3
RE: colapsed oil rings?
do you think a compression test might help? (im thinking of doing one just for kicks)
its hard to tell how my engine uses oil right now as its got a couple small leaks. no obvious smoke though.
its hard to tell how my engine uses oil right now as its got a couple small leaks. no obvious smoke though.
#4
RE: colapsed oil rings?
If you consume oil but there are no external leaks, then check the plugs for carbon buildup, burnt oil etc. Though that could be valve guides as well. A compression test will check the sealing from the compression rings, but won't tell you anything about the oil rings
#6
RE: colapsed oil rings?
If you know someone that has a setup for it, you could do a compression leakdown test as well, tells you a lot more than a compression test, but both are good. Like Starfury said, do one anyway, it's only a good thing
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RE: colapsed oil rings?
ORIGINAL: flyingfool
I was doing some reading for my 302recentlyand came across a mention of collapsed oil control rings. I was just curious as to how often this occurs, how to test for it. that kinda stuff. basicly im trying to figure out if my engineneeds any help without takingit all apart.
I was doing some reading for my 302recentlyand came across a mention of collapsed oil control rings. I was just curious as to how often this occurs, how to test for it. that kinda stuff. basicly im trying to figure out if my engineneeds any help without takingit all apart.
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