Tom Wagner - Program Manager wrote:
>
> To All:
>
> Can someone tell me if this
> is something to worry about:
>
> History:
>
> 72 TR6
>
> Sat in Colorado for 6 years and not started
>
> Told about rebuilt engine 2500 mi. before
> sitting for a while.
>
> Finally started car in Tx. and emits blue
> smoke continously.
>
> Car not running properly could be out of time
> or needing a tune job.
>
> Question:
>
> Is this normal for a rebuilt engine to smoke or
> should I be looking at other things
> that might be wrong????
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Tom Wagner
> 72 TR 6
> 67 MGB
Tom,
It sounds like it's sucking quite a bit of oil, possibly by misaligned
rings,bad valve guides or a combination of both. Ck your compression
and check your oil for gas.
Larry Zink
1964 Spitfire4
Houston
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