After over a year in the "dungeon" I finally managed to get my Sprite back on the road and drive it around the neighborhood. I had started it for the first time after the engine rebuild a couple of m
Anyone have any theories on what the likely cause of the oil burning is? Is it possible that the rings haven't seated properly? The car has a 1275 engine. --
Firstly, congrats gettin' back on the highway! :) Compression indicates excellent health and seating of compression rings to one extent or another is either "there" or well underway for sure. Give i
In 1955 when Chevy first introduced the small block - 55 Chevys were coming out of the factory with an oil burning problem. The solution as sent to the dealers by GM was to add a little Bon Ami to th
do not discount the possibility of stuck rings. chuck corrosion on bores due to it sitting. Take it for a good long ride, don't be bashful with the throttle. back is? Is
Thanks Chuck (and everyone else who replied). Based on everyone's comments, I'll give it a little more time before I panic, and I'll keep everyone up to date. Kurtis
Actually I knew I had the story half off center - why would you put it in the oil? Moron me going off there - yes, it was into the carb sparingly. Thanks for the clarification. It is a strange but no