Andrew,
I can comment on the second symptom. In my case, white smoke while coasting (or
especially decelerating) has been indicative of a lean mixture in the carbs. I
believe that is what the bypass valves are there for. Are they operating
properly?
Jay
On Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at 04:15PM, Andrew Packard
<apackard68@comcast.net> wrote:
>Were you implying that I'm dead if it's the "head casket"? I have no
>overheating problems with the car. Should that be a concurrent symptom?
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Tony Fiorentine [SMTP:fiorentine003@earthlink.net]
>Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 7:10 PM
>To: Andrew Packard
>Subject: RE: Two TR250 issues
>
>"White smoke" sounds like head casket or cracked head.
>
>Tony Fiorentine
>fiorentine003@earthlink.net
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Andrew Packard <apackard68@comcast.net>
>> To: 6pack (E-mail) <6pack@autox.team.net>
>> Date: 6/25/2003 7:05:36 PM
>> Subject: Two TR250 issues
>>
>> Hello list:
>> Another brainteaser for the group.
>>
>> When I hit 70 mph on the interstate (that's freeway to the west coasters)
>and ease off of the accelerator, there is a vibration that rumbles the
>entire car. It may be coming from the front right, but I feel the
>vibration in the soles of my shoes. When I accelerate again, the rumble is
>mitigated, but still somewhat present. Is it possible that my spindle nut
>is a hair loose and is only apparent at higher speeds? Unbalanced drive
>shaft or a stub axle problem was my other thought, but it really seems to
>come from that front R side. Anyone want to lean out the window and put
>their ear to the handle of a BA screwdriver and see where the vibration is
>coming from? Any thoughts are welcome.
>>
>> Issue number two is an unusual amount of exhaust smoke when I'm coasting
>at 2500+ rpms. In my rear view mirror I see white exhaust smoke coming out
>and when I depress the accel. pedal again, a puff of white smoke comes out
>and everything is back to normal. I know I'm risking getting the response
>of having to pull the engine and rebuild it all, but I guess I needed a
>winter project to budget and schedule. Thanks for the help on number two,
>as well.
>>
>> Andy
>> CD6521L
>> Working on the Triumph tan now that the sun is finally shining.
>> Baltimore, MD
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