<VV> oil smoke

[J R Read]

I'm inclined to agree with Randy that a likely suspect is a leak at the top 
engine cover (not the shroud) - the one that holds the fan bearing.  There 
are TWO gaskets there - one on each side of the oil baffle.  Have to remove 
the carbs and top shroud (AKA turkey roaster) to get to it.

Possibly the "buge tube" has come loose from the air cleaner?  Look there 
first.

Later, JR


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From: <judynrandy at comcast.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 10:43 PM
Subject: <VV> viton o-rings, oil smoke


>
>
> I'd venture a guess and say if you mean the "top engine shroud", then it 
> more than likely is leaking at the top block cover seal. That allows oil 
> to get to the hot jugs. It could be, too, that a base gasket sprung a 
> leak. It shouldn't be that hard to track down. Just tedious and an 
> afternoon's work. But more than likely its not the viton o-rings. Let us 
> know what you find.
>
>
>
> Randy(Cap'n)Hook
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