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Old 06-28-2005, 11:22 AM
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Mike, I learned the hard way, running rich is the worst thing you can do to a motor. At exactly 2000 miles my 427 was using a quart of oil every 50 miles. Very embarrassing to say the least. The cylinder walls were scored from the gasoline washing the oil off the cylinder wall. I had to sleeve two cylinders and replace the rings, cam and bearings. I hope your damage is not so severe. At the very least, I'm afraid a ring job is in your not to distant future.
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