'74 Shovel

    • 1855 posts
    November 19, 2012 8:11 AM PST
    Here it is: the motor gets completely filled with oil.  Piston/rings just fine.  Valves just fine.  I'm thinking it's the timing/breather valve (cam side of course).  Any thoughts?  I fill the oil tank and once the engine starts the oil just empties completely into the entire motor.


    Peace
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    • 16870 posts
    November 19, 2012 5:25 PM PST
    Check valve / ball on the oil pump?
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    • 19067 posts
    November 19, 2012 10:02 PM PST
    Yeah, what he said...
    • 1855 posts
    November 22, 2012 1:13 AM PST

    It could be check valve but I've got a new S & S oil pump.  And since I've had defective "new" parts before I double checked and it was good.  I'm going to replace the breather valve and I'll let ya'll know.  Thanks for the input.