vance, no I'm not using the add on feeder line; I am planning to check the
pressure valve next week, also request a leak test, the normal runin may be the
real factor here.
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From: "Navarrette, Vance" <vance.navarrette@intel.com>
> J.:
>
> Any chance you are using one of the add on external oil feed
> pipes to get extra oil to your top end? If so, try removing it and
> returning to the factory oiling arrangement. The external oil feeds have
> a reputation for causing excess oil consumption in some cars.
>
> Vance
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of j.honor@comcast.net
> Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 9:55 PM
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: oil pressure bypass issue
>
>
> I have a 74 tr6, recent head rebuild, new valves,seats,guides, lower
> engine new rings,cyclinder ridge cut and new clam shells on rods; that
> was 1000 miles ago; using 20-50w racing oil; have used now 1.5 qts, oil
> pressure around 30 when running over 1 hour; 20-25 at idle;start up
> until warm 75 psi; some wet oil blow out present from exhaust-no smoke;
> is this normal?will have tappets adjusted next week,head was re-torqued
> at 600 miles.if not normal should I consider leak test, could something
> have gone wrong with valve etc?
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