[AT] stuck good on a WD 45 engine question--FOLLOWUP

[Ken Knierim]

I keep coming back to the oil rings on this problem... What kind does
it have? Some are the multi-part ones with the hard chrome thin part
(top and bottom) and then the spring part that goes between them, and
some are the single, directional wiper type. The wiper type has to be
installed so as to wipe the oil back down the cylinder wall and if
it's reversed, it will wipe the oil INTO the cylinder, not away from
it... this is what I meant when I talked about having the oil rings in
correctly. Again, I've been told it will not affect compression, just
oil consumption. If they're the 3-piece type it doesn't apply. Dunno
if this helps but it's something  to look at if they're the
single-piece type.

Ken in AZ

On 12/22/06, John Wilkens <jwilkens at eoni.com> wrote:
> Thanks again for all your suggestions on the WD45 oil burning
> problem.  We tried everything.  The last try was borrowing a WD head
> and bolting it on.  It smoked even worse.....so it must be something
> with the cylinders/pistons.  Now going to bite the bullet and order a
> resleeving kit (sleeves, pistons, rings, etc.).  I'll let you all
> know if that solves the problem.  It better!     John W.
>
>
>
> At 02:44 PM 12/11/2006, you wrote:
>
> >I guess must be a crack in the head or one bad seat on an intake.  Doubt it
> >though or you would have seen it... Paul
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> >[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of John Wilkens
> >Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 3:55 PM
> >To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> >Subject: [AT] stuck good on a WD 45 engine question!
> >
> >
> >My neighbor an I are super expert tractor mechanics :)  but we are
> >stumped and need ATIS help!    Got a WD 45 with even compression at
> >119 lbs and good oil rings....no blowby problem and a fresh valve job
> >(superior quality of course), and a good tight head gasket.   ---SNIP---
>
>
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