<VV> Smoking Engine

J R Read_HML hmlinc at sbcglobal.net
Wed Aug 31 00:43:09 EDT 2005


Every time, or just after sitting a while?  Parked on uneven surface?  One 
side lower than the other.  Possibly oil is seeping past the rings on at 
least one cylinder.  Don't worry - drive on.  Oh, find a level spot to park 
it.

Noisy lifter...  Always or just when first started?  If it shuts up in 20 
minutes or less, you are probably fine.  If not, you may need to adjust the 
valves or (last resort) replace the lifter.

Any idea what kind of condition valve stem seals and guides are in?

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Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dcvjrv at covad.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 11:08 PM
Subject: <VV> Smoking Engine


>I quit smoking over 20 years ago and I would also like to
> break my '64 Spyder from the habit.
>
> On start up, it sends out a pretty good puff of gray white
> smoke and that is the only time it smokes.  It also has
> a noisy lifter, could be related?
>
> Any thoughts on what could be causing the smoking would
> be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim V.
> 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder Convertible
> http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/jrvvehicles
> dcvjrv at covad.net


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