C-145 oil lubrication

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barry miller
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C-145 oil lubrication

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I am currently in the middle of my annual once again with bad cylinders. After many tests the engine was removed and disassembled. Upon visual inspection, I find the crank oil tube from the rear main journal to the crank throw of #1 does not line up with the rod cap spray port when the main bearing and crank pass the oil relief groove. In summary, when rod#1 is at bottom dead center, there is no oil spray into the #2 piston for lubricating. If any body has ever researched this or experienced the lack of lubrication, I'd love to talk with you. Barry Miller
BARRY & KAREN MILLER
LINCOLN IL
N8303A 1952 C-170B
bmillercfi@gmail.com
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