Subject: Re: a clean-burning oil?
Author: Martin Cooke
Date: Aug 20, 2000, 12:29 AM
Post ID: 1701988429
I think your fouled plugs are linked to your low compression. Bike probably
needs top end overhaul. Sounds like the plating's come off the bores.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Troff <bam-@intouch.bc.ca>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2000 4:56 AM
Subject: a clean-burning oil?
| Hello; After the first tune-up on my '71 Ambassador,it was revealed that I was getting some "oiling" into the port-side cylinder, compression 125lbs. Mechanic showed me the plug was running more foul than the right cyl.He then installed a plug one heat range hotter to that side.( BP6E7). My right cylinder is 131 lb.& the exhaust pressure coming from that side |
| detectably snappier than the left during idle & throttle-blipping. Bike runs OK, if a little lumpy at lower rpm., occasionally stumbling into a stall if I let the revs drop when well-heated at an intersection. My question is (are): I am also using a graphite based oil additive which I've been happy with |
| my old Subaru, but maybe I shouldn't if I've got some burning oil in left cyl. With more suspended solids in the lubricant, maybe I'm plating crap onto the electrodes faster than I need to be. Has anyone a clean-burning (oxymoron) oil to recommend to minimize oil-fouling of a plug? Any other suggestions to keep plugs cleaner longer? I'm considering that the bike may need a small to medium trip to the hospital this winter for top-end work like rings/valve- guides, examine pistons etc. Even with my relatively minor problem stated, this motorcycle blasts along nicely on the highway... much surprising 2 friends of mine with newer more expensive riding-iron. in truth they are both a bit perturbed that my |
| has the most interesting exhaust note. Robert, Vancouver, Canada ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want.http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics |