Hi
Newbie here, bought a 66 EB back in September, in good shape except mechanically there is blue grey smoke coming out the exhaust. There is also a slight oil leak (1-2 drops/day) where the engine meets the tranny (rear seal?). Here are some compression numbers:
Cylinder 1 2 3 4 5 6
PSI 125 150 120 150 155 90 (115 after oil added to cylinder)
I followed Chilton's guidelines and since #6 was low, I injected a few tablespoons motor oil according to instructions. Compression went up about 30%. There is also wet oil on the block by cylinder 6 - I assume this means head gasket? But also the numbers at least from cylinder 6 implies worn piston rings?
The engine runs good, no knocking sounds. I therefore planned on pulling the engine, replacing the top end (pistons and rings), sending the heads out to a shop for a valve job. Perhaps replace the timing chain ? I am not a mechanic but I have rebuilt 2 cylinder motorcycle engines before, this is my first 4 wheel project. Seems more complicated but the basic concepts are the similar.
Thanks
Tony
Newbie here, bought a 66 EB back in September, in good shape except mechanically there is blue grey smoke coming out the exhaust. There is also a slight oil leak (1-2 drops/day) where the engine meets the tranny (rear seal?). Here are some compression numbers:
Cylinder 1 2 3 4 5 6
PSI 125 150 120 150 155 90 (115 after oil added to cylinder)
I followed Chilton's guidelines and since #6 was low, I injected a few tablespoons motor oil according to instructions. Compression went up about 30%. There is also wet oil on the block by cylinder 6 - I assume this means head gasket? But also the numbers at least from cylinder 6 implies worn piston rings?
The engine runs good, no knocking sounds. I therefore planned on pulling the engine, replacing the top end (pistons and rings), sending the heads out to a shop for a valve job. Perhaps replace the timing chain ? I am not a mechanic but I have rebuilt 2 cylinder motorcycle engines before, this is my first 4 wheel project. Seems more complicated but the basic concepts are the similar.
Thanks
Tony