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Bill OH · 10-10-2023, 10:08 AM

I purchased a 221 in 1950 - burned oil as you describe. I ran detergent oil and it cleared the problem. I also cleaned 3/4 inch of sludge out of the pan. I could always depend on 86 mph and even hit 92 once. Never replaced rings or bearings.

10-10-2023, 10:08 AM	#5
Bill OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 435	Re: 1937 model 74 blowing the blues I purchased a 221 in 1950 - burned oil as you describe. I ran detergent oil and it cleared the problem. I also cleaned 3/4 inch of sludge out of the pan. I could always depend on 86 mph and even hit 92 once. Never replaced rings or bearings.