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Rocketdog1 · 06-04-2016, 06:46 PM

Hey all-

Need a little help on this one. '31 SW, stock engine. Did a few things to the engine today (exhaust manifold w/gasket, cap/rotor) and double checked the timing. She starts right up and seems to run pretty smooth (much quieter as well with the new manifold gasket!). The timing appears to be about 0 deg. at idle with the lever all of the way up - about 2/3 down and I'm 20+ degrees advanced - so I'm pretty sure I could get 30+ degrees if I wanted to. All verified by timing light.

The problem is that the darn thing has started smoking quite a bit. It's a blue-ish smoke, like she's running way too rich - or burning a little oil. GAV setting about 1/4 to 1/2 open with the engine warmed up. Doesn't seem to matter what I tweak or fiddle with, the smoke won't go away completely.

I don't remember it doing this the last time we went for a drive, so I'm puzzled.

I don't really want to tear things completely apart, but I guess I will if I have to. If you need further information, ask away.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

06-04-2016, 06:46 PM	#1
Rocketdog1 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ferndale, Washington Posts: 42	Engine smoking...and I don't know why Hey all- Need a little help on this one. '31 SW, stock engine. Did a few things to the engine today (exhaust manifold w/gasket, cap/rotor) and double checked the timing. She starts right up and seems to run pretty smooth (much quieter as well with the new manifold gasket!). The timing appears to be about 0 deg. at idle with the lever all of the way up - about 2/3 down and I'm 20+ degrees advanced - so I'm pretty sure I could get 30+ degrees if I wanted to. All verified by timing light. The problem is that the darn thing has started smoking quite a bit. It's a blue-ish smoke, like she's running way too rich - or burning a little oil. GAV setting about 1/4 to 1/2 open with the engine warmed up. Doesn't seem to matter what I tweak or fiddle with, the smoke won't go away completely. I don't remember it doing this the last time we went for a drive, so I'm puzzled. I don't really want to tear things completely apart, but I guess I will if I have to. If you need further information, ask away. Thanks in advance for any insight. Last edited by Rocketdog1; 06-04-2016 at 11:17 PM.