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Car: 89 1LE IROC Z28
Engine: 364 Ci Ls2
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I just got my freshly rebuilt motor dropped in and running and drove it to the trans shop to have the pressure checked like that told me to well when i got there I popped the hood and there was oil all over the passenger side of the motor the oil dipstick came out about an inch and sprayed the motor with oil what could cause all that pressure it only happened when I drove it on the highway for 40 miles it doesn't do it at a ideal
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It could possibly have an oil filter mount without a pressure bypass valve, which would cause the pressure to be really high.
Have you checked your oil pressure? What's it reading when warm and idling? What's it reading while on the highway?
Have you checked your oil pressure? What's it reading when warm and idling? What's it reading while on the highway?
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the pressure is 30lb when warm and at an ideal and 60 when ever i touch the gas
Until the rings seat, you may have some blow by with crankcase pressure that is blowing out the oil. Once the rings seat, you should have a nice crankcase vaccuum if the engine is built right.
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That cant be it I put chrome molly rings in they never seat they ware the cylinder wall
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I did a compression test yesterday it came out like this.
cylinder 1=175 psi 2=170 psi 3=175 psi 4=165 psi 5=160 psi 6=165 psi 7=165 psi 8=160 psi.
cylinder 1=175 psi 2=170 psi 3=175 psi 4=165 psi 5=160 psi 6=165 psi 7=165 psi 8=160 psi.
Originally posted by InsaneIROC
That cant be it I put chrome molly rings in they never seat they ware the cylinder wall
That cant be it I put chrome molly rings in they never seat they ware the cylinder wall
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I got it number 5 and 6 pistons broke just like #3 did back in April so its time for 8 new pistons she will be running by Friday
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Originally posted by Russ-So Cal
Cummins diesels are famous for having difficulty getting the rings to seal because they run chrome moly.
Cummins diesels are famous for having difficulty getting the rings to seal because they run chrome moly.
Since people are used to talking about chrome-moly when it comes to other parts, it's not uncommon that the term gets incorrectly applied to piston rings.

http://www.hastingsmfg.com/Service%2...menclature.htm
http://www.hastingsmfg.com/service_tips.htm
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Really thanks for telling me something that I already knew. FYI next time give me some input on the problem I was having not just some bull sh*t to boost you post count. Anyway thanks Mike and Russ for the help.







