[Roadsters] Smoker?

[Gary and Cindy Ault]

Tim,

Not likely.

Gary
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim" <tputland at charter.net>
To: "'Datsun Roadster List'" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>; "RWM" 
<RWM at RWMann.com>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 12:43 PM
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
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