<VV> Blow By Question

[Bob Gilbert]

I don't normally!
Time is of the essence for this particular car as its going to be a gift in
the next few days. So for now the problem will be "solved" with a small hole
in the oil filler cap to relieve the crankcase pressure. It's not a
permanent fix of course but does allow the car to be driven to its new home
without oil spewing out of the dipstick tube.
Regards,
Bob


-----Original Message-----
From: harryyarnell [mailto:harryyarnell at verizon.net] 
Sent: May-28-13 5:11 PM
To: 'Bob Gilbert'; virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: RE: <VV> Blow By Question

Never measure oil level with the engine running!

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Bob Gilbert
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:54 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Blow By Question

Hi,

My friends 67 PG runs well, idles smoothly but is now exhibiting blow by at
higher RPMS - to the point that oil comes out of the dip stick tube.

I first detected the problem when I happened to check the oil level while
the engine was running and noticed that it was well above the level when
cold. At high RPMs it bubbles out the top of the tube.

 

Two questions:

With the oil showing an inch or so above the full mark at 1500 RPMs is the
engine still being properly lubricated?

Directly related - it is safe to drive short distances until it can be
fixed?

 

Regards,

Bob

 

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