Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan

Posted by BigKev On 2013/10/13 21:35:25

So everytime I have drove the Clipper, she has blown blue smoke on acceleration. I was burning about 1 qt of oil (15w40) per 50 miles driven because of it.

So after the last drive, I added 1 qt of Lucas oil stabilizer to the engine oil to replace the missing quart. This time, there was no visible blue smoke on acceleration after about 5 mins of driving, and virtually no oil used on a 30 mile drive. Not sure if the Lucas is thickening the oil and preventing the blowby, or finally a ring that was stuck finally loosened up and sealed correctly.

More driving shall reveal the truth.