<VV> 110 Question

[James Davis]

I got four that do it when they are put away hot (220+ F oil 
temp).  The lighter the weight the oil the more likely.
Jim Davis

At 04:15 PM 11/12/2007, Bill H. wrote:
>B"H
>
>While there's a thread that's hot regarding engines...my 69 110 
>started up the other day in a cloud of blue smoke :=(
>
>I checked the oil level and found it about 1/2 quart low.  This only 
>happened like 2 times, yesterday I didn't notice anything 
>unusual.  I felt inside the
>tailpipe (when it was cold of course) and no greasy oily residue was 
>there.  FYI, all smog gear was removed ages ago by a previous owner.
>
>I'm planning on checking compression in all cylinders, but does 
>anyone have any experience with this type of symptom?
>
>Also, any suggestions for checking compression (besides following 
>the general directions that come with the test gauge)?
>
>Thanks all...Bill Hershkowitz 69 Monza Sport Coupe 110 PG