Engine Smoking Opinions

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Re: Engine Smoking Opinions

Post by artificer » Thu Jun 21, 2018 12:24 am

Y'all are blessed when practised & sometimes still practising, experienced tradesmen contribute.
John GIBBINS Member Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers [Ret], ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck & Auto Technician USA -2002 Licensed Motor Mech NSW MVIC 49593 Current 2015
TO DIAGNOSE, TROUBLESHOOT OR FAULT FIND ANY AUTO SYSTEM....
Understand how system parts interact with one another. GOOD parts can then be established & the NOT GOOD problem/s part/s isolated for repair or replacement.


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Re: Engine Smoking Opinions

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Jun 21, 2018 4:27 am

Thank you John, I've been at it since the 50's, plus the Army trained me well.
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Re: Engine Smoking Opinions

Post by dlevy » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:32 pm

Thanks everyone. I am very appreciative that you were willing to share you expertise.

I left the 2 intake valve seals in place as suggested. That was definitely the problem.

The engine runs fine now; cannot even see the exhaust.

Dave

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Re: Engine Smoking Opinions

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:37 pm

You're welcome.
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