<VV> Smoking Engine

[dcvjrv at covad.net]

It happens every time and parked mostly on a level surface.

Noisy lifter is all the time.  It used to be only when first started
but is all the time now.

No idea about the condition of the valve stem seals and guides
although the engine was overhauled about 4 years ago which
equates to about 6 thousand miles ago.

Thanks,
Jim V.

At 12:43 AM 8/31/2005 Wednesday, J R Read_HML wrote:

>Every time, or just after sitting a while?  Parked on uneven 
>surface?  One side lower than the other.  Possibly oil is seeping 
>past the rings on at least one cylinder.  Don't worry - drive 
>on.  Oh, find a level spot to park it.
>
>Noisy lifter...  Always or just when first started?  If it shuts up 
>in 20 minutes or less, you are probably fine.  If not, you may need 
>to adjust the valves or (last resort) replace the lifter.
>
>Any idea what kind of condition valve stem seals and guides are in?
>
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>Later, JR
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>Subject: <VV> Smoking Engine
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>>I quit smoking over 20 years ago and I would also like to
>>break my '64 Spyder from the habit.
>>
>>On start up, it sends out a pretty good puff of gray white
>>smoke and that is the only time it smokes.  It also has
>>a noisy lifter, could be related?
>>
>>Any thoughts on what could be causing the smoking would
>>be appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Jim V.
>>1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder Convertible
>>http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/jrvvehicles
>>dcvjrv at covad.net
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