Re: [AMC-list] Hmmmm, 232's and whatnot

[tom jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 17:13, Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Smoking a bit when cold is actually normal, means the choke is richening
> the mixture as it should. As long as it quits when warmed up and doesn't use
> too much oil I'd leave it alone.
>

If it's fuel smoke (blueish) it's far too rich. Choke "rich" is 11:1 or so,
not enough to cause blue clouds. Puffs for 2 - 10 secs at startup from
flapping the accell pump is different.

 Keep an eye on the oil level. As someone pointed out, using a quart every
> 800 miles on the old 196 is normal if you run it sort of like a modern car
> (70 mph cruising, keeping up with traffic, etc.),


A quart every 1000 is not normal even at highway speeds. I know, mine
doesn't use even half a quart in 3000 - 4000 miles of mostly 65mph highway
driving.  OK my motor is fresh. But I think it's the "old car" syndrome --'
oh it's an old car, just slap new rings in it'. Built right, as if someone
cares, and you want it to last a long time, like people do with nice V8s,
and it won't drink oil.





> though with just putting around you may get up to 1200 miles to a quart in
> a nearly new engine. 500 miles a quart wouldn't be excessive. It's a good
> oil change indicator. Add one quart when needed, twice, change when the
> third quart is needed. Will be in the 1500-3500 mile range, maybe as much as
> 3600, but only if you're lucky!
>
> -----------
> Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:49:59 -0500
> From: Bruce Griffis<bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>
>
>
> For now I'm just sticking with the 195.6, following regular
> maintenance procedures, making sure to check the head torque and
> watching the temp. If it smokes a lot more, or smokes continuously,
> I'll figure out what to do (but will keep my eye open for 232's!).
>
> It's hitting the low 50's today. Smoke out the tailpipe was barely
> noticeable on start up, and cleared when warmed and driving around. I
> might just have to burn some junk off.
>
>
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