smoke

[jim cochrane]

I have a slight oil smoke problem with my 66 427/390 that I don't understand. I get a small puff of smoke only after the motor has been running for a while, and only when you stop at a ligh and then accelerate. The motor is a fresh complete rebuild and oil changes have been regular. Does this sound more like a ring problem, a valve seal problem, or could it be possible that infrequent use cuased the seals to dry out. Could pump gas in these 427's create an issue. And how can I test to isolate the issue. The motor runs great, it's just n annoyance. Any help would be appreciated.

Jim Cochrane

[Joe L.]

Re: smoke

Jim-----

How much oil does the engine use? In other words, how many miles do you get on a quart?

[Erik S.]

Re: smoke

Jim - the guy who is going to rebuild my L71 engine said that you will start notice less oil consumption only after 4000 km / 2400 mls. You mention that the rebuild is fresh so maybe you should be a little more patient. Maybe others can confirm this.

Erik

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