A Anniwoodlator ArboristSite Lurker Joined Jan 11, 2021 Messages 17 Reaction score 2 Location Islander Jan 12, 2021 #1 My 3120 XP still leaks chain oil through muffler even after successfully passing pressure, vacuum and compression test. Could it be a faulty oiler?
My 3120 XP still leaks chain oil through muffler even after successfully passing pressure, vacuum and compression test. Could it be a faulty oiler?
J Jhenderson Addicted to ArboristSite Joined May 5, 2016 Messages 2,100 Reaction score 3,231 Location Escoheag hill rd Jan 12, 2021 #2 There is no way for chain oil to enter the combustion chamber. It’s either mix oil from running to rich on oil or chain oil being slung onto the engine from exhaust gasses causing turbulence.
There is no way for chain oil to enter the combustion chamber. It’s either mix oil from running to rich on oil or chain oil being slung onto the engine from exhaust gasses causing turbulence.
psuiewalsh Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member. Joined Mar 7, 2011 Messages 2,691 Reaction score 1,937 Location Oxford, PA Feb 4, 2021 #3 Bar oil could enter the crank case through the case gasket. Did you vac test oil tank empty and cap off?
Bar oil could enter the crank case through the case gasket. Did you vac test oil tank empty and cap off?