Ballacraine Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 If it is a head gasket, wouldn't it be blowing oil out at the seal? J 52011[/snapback] There would be some witness seepage at least. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nogbad Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 There is no substitute for measurements. You should do a proper compression test. That said, I think all you have is a blocked crankcase breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 There is no substitute for measurements. You should do a proper compression test. That said, I think all you have is a blocked crankcase breather. 52030[/snapback] I agree... someone just posted a Question/Answer on this similar(don't know the details) topic to the MGNOC/Topica mailing list, and Dan Prunuske's response was: >My ex-dealer (no longer sells or works on Guzzi's) believes it is likely >to be the 'Crankcase Breather valve' sticking open. I'm not specifically familiar with the Jackal, but the breather valve is on the top of the block behind the cylinders. A large hose connects it to the frame or to a breather box on older models. If it is all gunked up and the ball inside is not free, you can try cleaning it with carb cleaner or whatever. The only special tool you need is a trained monkey to get at the thing. It is threaded into the block. I hope this is all the problem is, as this would be an easy fix. I had the exact same problem with a 1981 Oldsmobile, as it happily sucked oil right down it's gullet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuzzBun Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 I agree... someone just posted a Question/Answer on this similar(don't know the details) topic to the MGNOC/Topica mailing list, and Dan Prunuske's response was:I hope this is all the problem is, as this would be an easy fix. I had the exact same problem with a 1981 Oldsmobile, as it happily sucked oil right down it's gullet 52032[/snapback] Jees - wish I could get all you guys together in my garage tommorow - so many ideas, so many possibilities - and so many tinnies and anecdotes - is it true that bike maintenance is best conducted when 'in beer'? Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 wouldn't it be blowing oil out at the seal? J 52011[/snapback] Reminds me of the penguin who took his Guzzi in to the shop to see why it was blowing excessive oil smoke. The mechanic told him it would be an hour before he would have results. The penguin went across the street and got himself an ice cream cone. On the way back to the shop he noticed he had dribbled ice cream down his front. Inside the shop he found the mechanic who said "Looks like you've blown a seal" to which the penguin replied "Mind your own buisness! Now what's wrong with my bike?" Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Minnaert Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 What I didn't see here: does it stil smoke and make strange noise when the engine is cooled down and started the other day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Reminds me of the penguin who took his Guzzi in to the shop to see why it was blowing excessive oil smoke. The mechanic told him it would be an hour before he would have results. The penguin went across the street and got himself an ice cream cone. On the way back to the shop he noticed he had dribbled ice cream down his front. Inside the shop he found the mechanic who said "Looks like you've blown a seal" to which the penguin replied "Mind your own buisness! Now what's wrong with my bike?" Rj 52044[/snapback] nyuck nyuck nyuck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrt Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Jees - wish I could get all you guys together in my garage tommorow - so many ideas, so many possibilities - and so many tinnies and anecdotes - is it true that bike maintenance is best conducted when 'in beer'? Robin 52043[/snapback] You'd have to be well off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 You'd have to be well off. 52054[/snapback] Naw, just make sure you invite DeBen and his work truck -full this time!! Should get us hosers through an hour or two... Rj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeBenGuzzi Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 I GOT BEERS, LET DRINK'EM P.S.If you look closesly the trucks have Tap hookups coming right off the side of the truck Sometimes I have more beer than I can give away too tis a shame really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aironepony Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Nope, standard valves, made from hard cheese by the look of it. 51913[/snapback] As I reported earlier; the metallurgical analysis of my failed tyre (tire) valve revealed that is was made of sh*tite; an alloy of sh*t and aluminium. Replace with stainless ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballacraine Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 As I reported earlier; the metallurgical analysis of my failed tyre (tire) valve revealed that is was made of sh*tite; an alloy of sh*t and aluminium. Replace with stainless ASAP 52075[/snapback] Sound advice. Stainless is the way to go for fasteners too.... Especially if you are planning on keeping it a long time. Just remember stainless threads need to be lubricated prior to assembly . Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Just remember stainless threads need to be lubricated prior to assembly . Nige. 52109[/snapback] Really? I never knew that. Can you give a brief explanation of "why"? Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballacraine Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Really? I never knew that. Can you give a brief explanation of "why"? Thx 52118[/snapback] This is basically because if the threads aren't lubricated they may well 'spall', or 'pick-up' Tear in layman's terms. Light grease is fine, I use a type of copperslip, although some folk say that is not the best choice, I have never had any problem with it. Nige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmotogoozer Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Yup. always put a little lube on your stainless bolts, especially if going into aluminum. Anti seize works well, light oil works. Threads will gaul (especially installing SS spokes in old bikes). Even stainless on stainless will gaul. I use thicker oil there. Stainless is very unforgiving. It also has very little tensile strength so don't use it for anything that needs to be highly torqued or carries a decent tensile load. Stainless is very prone to shearing as the same hardness that prevents it from rusting also causes it to be more brittle and susceptable to shear forces than regular steel. cheers, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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