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Old 03-18-2022, 08:28 PM   #1
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Nice day 70 degrees, took her out for spin, first start since Last Nov. Started smoking blue on startup and has'nt stopped? motor is 289. Any suggestions on what could cause it. PCV clogged??
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Old 03-18-2022, 08:38 PM   #2
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Blue is usually oil. Maybe stuck rings. Try some MMO
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Old 03-18-2022, 09:21 PM   #3
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Could be nothing permanent. I vote for checking back with us after the first tank of gas of the season has been consumed.
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Old 03-19-2022, 12:14 AM   #4
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Possibly the valve seals have dried up leaking oil by them.




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