Hi Guys.
Started my motor today after a couple months sat.
I notice a bit of blue on the over run. Like if I give it a quick stationary rev I can see the blue out the pipe on over run.
Guides are low mileage to be fair.
I'm thinking its the twice honed cylinders.
Maybe its turbo related.
Not what I want to see but don't think its bad enough to fix yet.
Would ya look into it or leave it till it gets worse.
I suppose this is to be expected when the power goes high. The more horses you have the less they last.
Bit of Blue on over run
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Re: Bit of Blue on over run
I wouldn't sweat it much yet. A leak down test should tell you all you need to know though.
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Re: Bit of Blue on over run
Thanks Buguy. Its one of them ,after loads of work getting to were we are today with are motors then. Seeing things like a bit of blue out the pipe it kinda pxxxes me off a bit.
A leak down tester is something I must get. Maybe her indoors will get me one for Christmas.
A leak down tester is something I must get. Maybe her indoors will get me one for Christmas.
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Re: Bit of Blue on over run
My engine puffs a pretty good blue cloud when I start it after a drive and it is still warm.......sometimes embarrassing but it doesn't burn any oil to speak of.
I might use a 1/2 quart in 4000-4500 miles.
I wouldn't worry about it.....unless it fouls the plugs or you get detonation because of it.
I might use a 1/2 quart in 4000-4500 miles.
I wouldn't worry about it.....unless it fouls the plugs or you get detonation because of it.
Stripped66 wrote:The point wasn't to argue air temps with the current world record holder, but to dispel the claim that the K03 is wrapped up at 150 HP. It's not.
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Re: Bit of Blue on over run
You might verify that your drain is in good order. No kinks etc..
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Re: Bit of Blue on over run
You talkin to me Willis????


Stripped66 wrote:The point wasn't to argue air temps with the current world record holder, but to dispel the claim that the K03 is wrapped up at 150 HP. It's not.
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Re: Bit of Blue on over run
Ok thanks guys , I'm thinking a bit of blue coming from the cylinders is a slight advantage as we all no that a tight piston in a cylinder is a bad thing. it causes multi pull issues including semi seizure, increased friction causing more heat /less power etc.
I'll check the drain pipe in morning. Maybe the oil level is higher than the drain inlet to the sump and backing up the oil.
Dare I say it.
I'm running 20/50
I'll check the drain pipe in morning. Maybe the oil level is higher than the drain inlet to the sump and backing up the oil.
Dare I say it.
I'm running 20/50
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Re: Bit of Blue on over run
Haha! Nope! You are the one that inspired me to change my drain from the 1/2 valve cover to the 3/4. Not sure why I ever thought running it way to the other side was a good idea in the first place!
I started with this:
https://youtu.be/5pQuNjg0UdQ
And then with the drain off and moved to the 1/2 side after the vid
https://youtu.be/KBEYP1hpHJI