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Old 08-12-2011, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Huddart View Post
Excessive oil throw off from the bearings can swamp the oil rings.
That makes sense.

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Originally Posted by Mike Huddart View Post
Have you mentioned what SB you have, why I ask, is a long stroke short piston stroker motor will give you problems unless your bore clearances are at a minimum.
I'm not the OP -- I have an old fashioned FE, that drinks about a quart every 1500 miles or so.
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