Oil film


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Yard Art
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Post Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:18 pm

Oil film

I just finished rebuilding my 49' KB2; it run greats, however I have found a very slight film of oil on the firewall behind the air intake. Does anyone know what I need to check to start troubleshooting where this oil could be coming from. Is there anyway the engine vent tube is not venting the engine properly?

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Yard Art
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Post Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:02 pm

Re: Oil film

I think I found it,f the air cleaner clamp was a little loose; I hope that corrects the issue.
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Golden Jubilee
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Post Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:23 pm

Re: Oil film

Gcranor wrote:I think I found it,f the air cleaner clamp was a little loose; I hope that corrects the issue.

I'm curious as to how the air cleaner clamp being loose would cause oil on the firewall?

Golden Jubilee
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Post Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:44 pm

Re: Oil film

Maybe the oil-bath air filter is overfilled? If the canister is wobbling about, there is a possibility some oil could escape. I never liked or used the oil-bath filter system. I often use the 1960s SBC air filter canisters. They adapt really well.
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