Subject: RE: Blow-by on the Eldo - ride it or fix it?
Author: Edward Walton
Date: Jul 30, 2005, 4:10 PM
Post ID: 1719230167
Tom I had same problem twice this year. First time was broken top compression ring. Then the other side had pits in the cylinder wall from sitting for 4 years. Oil comming out breather and next time oil burning under load or long idle. Anyone know if you replace rod top bushing when installing a new top end??
Thaks TED
ambo @ eldo
From: tom christian <tchri-@gmpexpress.net>Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.comTo: Loopfram-@topica.comSubject: Blow-by on the Eldo - ride it or fix it?Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 13:43:54 -0400Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor:-------------------------------------------------------------------Oreo'sTake our Nationwide Oreo Survey.Receive a Free* Restaurant Gift card of your choice or a one year supply of Oreo's. Hurry, limited time only!http://click.topica.com/caadJ9db1dfltb6PLDGa/CookieSurvey-------------------------------------------------------------------Guys- need a second opinion. After cleaning and ensuring the flapper valve on the breather box ('74 disk Eldo) is working, I'm still getting oil from the breather box tube. The frame crossbars back of the
breather tube are wet, and it always leaves a few drops of oil on the floor where I park it after riding. There is no ball check valve. There is no "blue smoke" in the exhaust, but the right side plug is a bit oily, so I'm assuming its probably just worn rings. Its using some oil - enough for me to determine on the dipstick after 150 miles or so - but I'm not sure exactly how much. If I've got to tear down the top end, I might as well take the opportunity to put in a Nikasil kit.Its not showing any other symptoms, no leaking, no running issues, idles fine, etc. Is it safe to ride it through summer without risking more damage, or should I do the Nikasils now? I'm leaning toward's doing them now, since it really isn't that big a job on a old Guzzi (at least it doesn't appear to be for the unindoctrinated).Thanks, -tomYour