PSI in crankcase

[merky161]

I went to check my timing yesterday and while I had the engine running I took the small timing plug out of the left side. When I screwed the plug out it actually blew off and a little spatter of oil came with it. Is their supposed to be pressure in the crankcase like that?

 

[h0p16]

Do you have a breather tube that comes off of the cover? If so check to make sure that it's not clogged. If not it may be a sign that your rings are going ... are you burning oil?

 

[merky161]

Yea the hose comes off the cam sprocket cover. I'm not burning any oil. I have a snorkel on it and the breather hose is routed up the snorkel so I can see if any smoke comes out of breather but none is

 

[h0p16]

Did you double check the hose and make sure its clear of any mud or other blockage? ...also not pinched anywhere along the path.