[Roadsters] Smoker?

[RWM]

Looks blue, on the pedal and off, hence the reference to rings.



Brad Lustig (brad at lustigconsultingllc.com) wrote:
> What color smoke?  White, black/gray or blue?  Have you done a compression
> test?  I associate black dry soot to running rich.
> Brad
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at 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 at RWMann.com> wrote:
>
> =============
> 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