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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

10-07-2007, 12:49

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Blue Smoke for first 20 minutes.

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Posted By Alan Wheeler

Out of gear, rev your engine to max and take note...

Out of gear, rev your engine to max and take note of the RPM. Now place in gear and do the same again. The difference in RPM should be around and no greater than 10%. This would give a good...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-07-2007, 12:52

Replies: 20

Blue Smoke for first 20 minutes.

Views: 5,402

Posted By Alan Wheeler

Thanks Gord. That was spot on. Avazquez, white...

Thanks Gord. That was spot on.
Avazquez, white smoke is a tricky one. Often what is considered white smoke, may infact only be steam. So the first question is, does it disapate into the air very...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

04-07-2007, 21:16

Replies: 20

Blue Smoke for first 20 minutes.

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Posted By Alan Wheeler

A Diesel likes good hard work and just a touch of...

A Diesel likes good hard work and just a touch of abuse thrown in to make it work well. No mamby pambying around with them.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

03-07-2007, 13:29

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Blue Smoke for first 20 minutes.

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Posted By Alan Wheeler

Yes the blue smoke is an indication of oil...

Yes the blue smoke is an indication of oil seeping past the rings. This can occur for several reasons, but all of them point toward the cyclinders glazing. There is a good chance this can be...

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