"Gary Tayman" wrote in message
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"Mark S" wrote in message
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Gary,
Merry Christmas! Nice T bird. 390 FE I imagine? I see you have the
mechanical affliction as well as radios. I spy the red tool chest....
Mark


It is indeed a 390, but I hate to say I'm having some issues with this
"new" motor. It's burning oil bigtime. A friend believes it's valve
guide seals, and wants to look at it after the holidays -- we'll take it
from there. THEN I'll have it painted (doesn't look bad in the photo, but
it indeed can use the paint) and a few other things done, and it'll be a
nice cruiser.

This car was a mess when I got it -- a definite project. It had been
sitting for years with rodents living in it. It has come a long way.



--
Gary E. Tayman/Tayman Electrical
Sound Solutions For Classic Cars
http://www.taymanelectrical.com


Gary,
When you're looking under the valve covers, check to see the oil return
ports in the head aren't blocked on one or both sides. I've seen at least
two engines in my time where oil pooling up under the valve covers, then
around the guides caused an oil burning problem.
Mark