06 350 burns oil

[sadler850]

Bought a used 2006 350. It burns oil bad and doesn't seem to have much power. It needs a new clutch as well.

I did a wet/dry compression test today and it has 150 dry and 180 wet. I suspect the rings are shot, however, I cannot find specifications for what the compression should be.

I think it needs a top end rebuild. When the piston/rings/cylinder are replaced, are the valves normally replaced then as well?

Any help is appreciated!

 

[bones]

150 - 180 is good compression

anything under 120 on a warrior is bad

 

[sadler850]

150 - 180 is good compression

anything under 120 on a warrior is bad

would the 30# difference indicate a ring problem? I have NOT adjusted the valves at this point.

 

[alex456123]

Sounds like a stuck oil ring or something. I'd take off the head and see what's going on in there. Better to have peace of mind for a 20 dollar gasket set and a little time than deal with it burning oil.

 

[sadler850]

Sounds like a stuck oil ring or something. I'd take off the head and see what's going on in there. Better to have peace of mind for a 20 dollar gasket set and a little time than deal with it burning oil.

That is a good idea. I will pull it apart and see if I can see anything out of the ordinary.

Any other suggestions are welcome!

Thanks everyone!