08-17-2013, 08:55 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by vector1
If the pitting is far enough down the cylinder, it won't show on a leakdown test and compression will still be good and it should run fine, although it might still have the need for some oil consumption. |
Don't all FE motors use "some" oi by design l 
Heck, even my 69 GT500 marks it's territory every once in a while 
Bill S.
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