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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 11:57 AM
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I have a 1979 Bronco with a 351m and its blowing oil out the dipstick tube. I have replaced the pvc valve. I was blowing the valve cover gaskets out until I rienfoced them. Please help wife is getting upset with oil stains on new concrete. May force me to sell.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 12:44 PM
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Sounds like some plugged oil pasages or an extreme case of blow-by. An engine flush MAY help if it is the former; or may ruin he engine for good.

You are probably looking at a rebuild.

I would, however, check the oil filter first (in other words replace it). It may be clogged.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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Save the bronco! put cardboard under it 'till you talk her into the rebuild

But hun-kneey

Good luck
 
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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I have change the oil about 1200 miles ago and the oil is still clean on the dip stick. I was wonder about a vaccum leak or something that is not releaving the crankcase pressure.

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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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Could be. Get a vacuum guage and check it. Something ain't right. Do you have an oil pressure guage?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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I have an oil pressure gauge in the bronco and just like all 351m I have good oil pressure until it warmed up. I do not have a vaccum gauge , but I can get one what do I need It for?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 03:56 PM
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Good oil pressure cold but not warm is NOT normal. It usually means worn rod bearngs. But what do you mean by low when warm? How many psi?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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As far as the vacuum gauge, I don't know, you suspected a vacuum leak? So see how much vacuum you have. I don't think that is the problem though, unless your PCV valve is stuck. That might cause your type of problem. Take the PCV valve out and shake it, you should hear the valve inside rattle around. You don't need a gauge for this test.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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Never mind that. You said that you changed the PCV valve. I doubt that this is a vacuum problem.
 
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