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- 1965
Hi all
I've just installed a reconditioned 390 in my '65 and everything seemed to be going OK as I broke the engine in on local trips. However after about 200 miles the oil consumption suddenly became excessive ie a pint in 50 miles. I took the mileage to 300 to make sure I wasn't misreading the dipstick before investigating further. I've removed the plugs and #5 cylinder is wet with oil inside, the plug is also a lot darker than the others. This is a weird one. I find it hard to believe the rings or valve guides are at fault as it is virtually a new engine. I also have my suspicions about #6 and #8 but they are nowhere near a bad as #5. The right cylinder bank is OK.
All thoughts gratefully accepted.
I've just installed a reconditioned 390 in my '65 and everything seemed to be going OK as I broke the engine in on local trips. However after about 200 miles the oil consumption suddenly became excessive ie a pint in 50 miles. I took the mileage to 300 to make sure I wasn't misreading the dipstick before investigating further. I've removed the plugs and #5 cylinder is wet with oil inside, the plug is also a lot darker than the others. This is a weird one. I find it hard to believe the rings or valve guides are at fault as it is virtually a new engine. I also have my suspicions about #6 and #8 but they are nowhere near a bad as #5. The right cylinder bank is OK.
All thoughts gratefully accepted.