552 IS DRINKING OIL

If you are to expect an answer here in the future, the ALL CAPS post has got to go.
I have seen engines with "zero" gap rings consum oil and too much piston to wall clearance or anything causing excessive "piston rock" do the same; (especially rock at the BOTTOM of the cylinder).

Not enough to foul spark plugs or even show signs in the combustion chamber - you're talking about a THIMBLE full every five miles or so and that is virtually undetectable.

EDIT: Use the Mr. Gasket intake gaskets or the Fel-Pro with the metal enforcement sandwich; (not the regular black and blue Fel-Pro high performance gaskets).

552 is drinking oil

would the taller deck height affect how the manifold alliigns with the heads?
i assume anything less than a total rebuild that there is nothing that can be done for the rocking in the bore.

lesliet said:

would the taller deck height affect how the manifold alliigns with the heads?
i assume anything less than a total rebuild that there is nothing that can be done for the rocking in the bore.

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.020" difference should not be any issue; the non reinforced Fel-Pro gasket does seperate after a while and cause a problem.

Just keep an eye on it and don't make it a big worry unless it gets measureably worse.

Most times when i see excessive oil consumption it is due to excessive oil getting past the valve guides. I suggest checking to see if your valve stem seals are still in one piece or have lifted off of the guide. I might even remove a spring and see if the intake valve stem to guide clearance is excessive.

Poor intake gasket seal can be a culprit too.

Does your PCV port in you valve cover have a baffle?