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Author:  slanted87 [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:54 am ]
Post subject:  Why does my distributor have oil in it?

I am getting close to finishing my engine and transmission install in my 87 D150 short bed. It is a .060 over, MP 243 cam, big valve head, dual dutra duals, offenhauser intake with 390 Holley. A500 transmission. When cleaning up my distributor, I noticed engine oil in the bottom, under the weights. This is the second time this happened on the old motor. I had the thin "O" ring on there. Could excessive blowby cause this, or is it something else?

Author:  Joshie225 [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:44 am ]
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Blowby and a dirty crankcase air filter (AKA breather) will cause excessive pressure inside the engine. Couple that with a worn distributor and that's all it takes. I would also consider too high an oil level as a contributor.

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