<VV> Burning oil again and again and again

[MarK Durham]

My first response is: I want to see the spark plugs. Send a good close up
of the firing end with it marked what goes where.
But my gut says to: Hone the barrels, yes all 6, and install new cast
rings.
On May 29, 2015 12:50 PM, "Robert Paul via VirtualVairs" <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

>
>
> Hi everyone,  This is the third time I have asked for ideas on a problem
> with burning oil. I have had a lot of great ideas and I have tried all of
> them  even though I think I have tried everything but it continues to
> happen.  The engine was just rebuilt and it burns oil on the drive r side
> only (I have dual exhaust on the 110). No oil in crossover, no transition
> fluid in coming in either.  Pulled engine apart and checked and measured  (
> 30 over)  - pistons and cylinders everything is perfect , compression
> great, leak down test perfect on all cylinders.  Checked that ring gaps
> were  not lined up. push rods installed correctly with side oil hole out.
> values new, and measured perfect, valve guides new and no play in them.
> Value stem seals new and look great. Valve seats new, (twice) - Pressure
> tested the head for lateral crack - held pressure perfectly.  seems to be
>  oil burning in cylinder 4 and 6.  Everything is torqued to specs. I have
> done more checks but will not bore you.  What am I missing?
>
> I have just finished new body work new paint, new interior and I hate to
> drive the car because of the cloud of blue behind me. ( amount of oil
> burning is around a quart in 100 miles).  So its find the answer or sell
> the car.
> Thanks
> Robert Paul
> 66Monza Covetable
>
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