A couple of weeks age I posted the above problem and forgot to post a follow up on the solution... Changed the oil to a lower viscosity and the friend is not experiencing the blow by now. Seems the rings are taking a little more time to seat than we expected. Thanks to Mark Drillock and Boston Bob for their timely and accurate responses. _ _ Stephen Chillicothe Ohio |
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