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Jeff Mannning
Hi all,
I have a 67 Series V that has been rebuilt with about 2,000 miles on rebuilt motor. She's been running quite strong until this morning when I noticed a small puddle of gray goo under the steering cross member. I've pulled the valve cover and, although there's what appears to be condensation, there's not a bunch of gray goo there. If I pull the stick it's clearly an oily/watery mess.
Now, one other bit of info: I'd just swapped out the Strombergs with a pair of Webers from an old Hunter. It took a bit to get it started, but once it did, it ran well. The only thing I noticed that could have effected the water/oil was hat I'd mistakenly placed the vent hose from the side lifter inspection plate around to the top of the valve cover oil filler opening.
So, I guess I'm looking for a couple bits of help here. First would be you expect the cross over be coming from? And second, how far down will I have to take this? I'd prefer to avoid pulling the engine, again, and was interested in the collective thoughts about where to start with the dismantle.
Thanks all!
Jeff
(ps. great new site Ian, et al!)
j
I have a 67 Series V that has been rebuilt with about 2,000 miles on rebuilt motor. She's been running quite strong until this morning when I noticed a small puddle of gray goo under the steering cross member. I've pulled the valve cover and, although there's what appears to be condensation, there's not a bunch of gray goo there. If I pull the stick it's clearly an oily/watery mess.
Now, one other bit of info: I'd just swapped out the Strombergs with a pair of Webers from an old Hunter. It took a bit to get it started, but once it did, it ran well. The only thing I noticed that could have effected the water/oil was hat I'd mistakenly placed the vent hose from the side lifter inspection plate around to the top of the valve cover oil filler opening.
So, I guess I'm looking for a couple bits of help here. First would be you expect the cross over be coming from? And second, how far down will I have to take this? I'd prefer to avoid pulling the engine, again, and was interested in the collective thoughts about where to start with the dismantle.
Thanks all!
Jeff
(ps. great new site Ian, et al!)
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