What color smoke? White, black/gray or blue? Have you done a compression
test? I associate black dry soot to running rich.
Brad
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From: datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 1:44 PM
To: 'Datsun Roadster List'; RWM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Smoker?
Would the fact that Dave is running 5w30 have anything to do with this?
Tim
---- RWM <RWM@RWMann.com> wrote:
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Looks like rings -- or did someone oil your SuperTrapp?
Dave Cooke wrote:
> My 68 1600 has recently started smoking more than usual out of the
tailpipe.
> It's always ran with a bit of exhaust smoke, but usually after warm up, it
> would only smoke a bit when taking off at an intersection after waiting for
> a light.
> Now, it's smoking all the time! So, looking for a little help diagnosing
> this issue...
>
> Here's what she looks & sounds like today -
> http://gallery.me.com/cookefam314/100178/Smoker
>
> She runs fine, carbs are adjusted & plugs look tan, no backfire, plenty of
> acceleration.
> The smoke does leave a chalky black dry residue, it's not wet or oily, and
> it wipes off the tailpipe easily.
>
> Dave Cooke
> Lake in the Hills, IL
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