<VV> 61 loadside, SMOKIN! {OH NO!!!}

[Frank DuVal]

Carbs loaded with oil usually means excessive blow by. As Matt says, 
check the PCV system. If that is clear, expect worn rings and cylinders. 
Compression test is next.

Frank DuVal

J R Read_HML wrote:

> bs,
> Too late - you let the smoke out.
>
> There's a finite amount of "go fast" in these vehicles.  A Loadside 
> probably
> having about the least.  You can use it in many short spurts or use it 
> all
> at once.  I think you may have just taken the  "all at once" route.
>
> Did you have an actual serious question?
>
> Later, JR
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "bs" <upnorth1 at gmail.com>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 3:33 PM
> Subject: <VV> 61 loadside, SMOKIN! {OH NO!!!}
>
>
> So I decided to take my loadside down the freeway the other day. "Can 
> I get
> her up to 70?" I be thinkin...
>
> At 68 I remembered that I hadn't checked the air pressure in the 
> tires, at
> 69 I saw a bit of white smoke in the mirror, at 57 the smoke was comin 
> from
> the defrosters, I got turned around and she quit a mile or two outside of
> town. SURE WAS FUN THOUGH!!!
>
> There were no unusual sounds or black smoke. I disconnected the line, got
> the carbs cleaned out with starter fluid and choke cleaner started up and
> drove home 6 miles. I had just changed the oil, and was about a quart low
> when the episode ended.
>
> I am a hospital chaplain, not a mechanic. {that be changin i'm 
> assured...}
> The carbs were loaded up with oil, coming from the line which apparently
> preheats the air for them. I think I have to start with taking the 
> cowl off
> and trace back. Help!!! What am I looking for?
>
> Not  gonna have a memorial service....
>
> Thanks all..
> Chaplain bob
>