Over-filling Oil, for track use |
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Over-filling Oil, for track use |
yarin |
May 9 2005, 10:46 AM
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'14-X'in FOOL Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Guttenberg, NJ Member No.: 693 Region Association: North East States |
I checked the level in my '72 track car and noticed the level is about an inch over full. The car has a tuna can on it already. Is overfilling an acceptable solution to oiling problems on these motors? If so how high over max is too high?
Also... i'm pretty sure the oil smells like gas. This is my first carbed car... can this happen when the engine floods? Or does it mean the rings are bad? Thanks! |
yarin |
May 9 2005, 01:11 PM
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'14-X'in FOOL Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 13-May 03 From: Guttenberg, NJ Member No.: 693 Region Association: North East States |
The oil looks fresh. I'm sure the motor is running rich. I need to drop in the other motor which is already tuned.
In that case i'll change the oil, overfill by 1/2 qt so i can have some fun this coming weekend without worrying too much. Speaking of oil... what is the factory oil weight suggested for >32F weather? What do most of you guys run for summer? I take it choosing the right oil weight is critical considering its the only liquid cooling these engines. |
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