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Originally Posted by Ticker
Thinking this through, I think cableguy0's got it - as always. If the oil control rings were shot, this would be the symptom. They're fairly delicate, and as noted if they failed it wouldn't show up anywhere on compression or leak-down.
Your troubleshooting approach is sound, and I'd certainly eliminate the valve seals and guides first.
As an aside, if it was the oil control rings it would be fairly simple to replace them - it's a teardown, but just an "in and out" thing.
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I replaced the intake gasket, just to roll the dice, as I didn't have high hopes that it would solve my problem. I'm definitely going to replace the valve seals this week and if that doesn't work, I'm going to order 290/350 crate.
I figure, if I have to pull the motor, might as well bolt in a new one. Then I can tear this one a part and build me a stroker over the next year or so.
Anyways, the valve seals are the last thing on my list before yanking the engine. Keep your fingers crossed
This is going right into my signature as a quote!
If it was the oil control rings it would be fairly simple to replace them - it's a teardown, but just an "in and out" thing.
Easier said than done, at least for me it is. :lol
Thanks again guys!