Spitting Oil

Navajo350 · Jan 23, 2018

When I start my '37 JD A, especially if it has been sitting awhile, it blows out wet oil through the petcocks? Is this normal? Harmful? Are the oil rings shot on the pistons?

Thanks,
Robert

Hayfarmer · Jan 23, 2018

are you sure it is oil not just excess fuel

Navajo350 · Jan 23, 2018

(quoted from post at 19:07:44 01/23/18) are you sure it is oil not just excess fuel

It is excess fuel too, but it's black.

coonie minnie · Jan 23, 2018

How much??? And for how long?

Jon Erickson · Jan 23, 2018

My 1949 B has the same symptoms. Occasional but moderate use and spits from petcocks when starting. Have used it for years this
way, and no problems. Cost of repairing problem very likely exceeds any benefit.

Navajo350 · Jan 23, 2018

(quoted from post at 21:19:34 01/23/18) My 1949 B has the same symptoms. Occasional but moderate use and spits from petcocks when starting. Have used it for years this
way, and no problems. Cost of repairing problem very likely exceeds any benefit.

Ok, I see. It's just on starting for mine too.

DONMYEIL · Jan 25, 2018

I WOULD SAY EXCESS FUEL AND CARBON .

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