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Welcome to FTE-
I do need a little bit more info- how much white smoke, does it linger a little, only in certain weather conditions, etc. Also, have you already tried adjusting the idle mix screws?
I do need a little bit more info- how much white smoke, does it linger a little, only in certain weather conditions, etc. Also, have you already tried adjusting the idle mix screws?
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It blows just enough to see it. I have adjusted the screws some but I am not shure what it needs. I don't think it is an engine problem because it still smokes the same when the engine gets hot, but I am a newby. I hope this helps some
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I agree with millertime300 you are most likely passing coolant into the cylinders
Redneck smoke diagnostic's
Black smoke - excess fuel running rich
Blueish white/gray smoke - oil burning
White smoke - coolant burning
Redneck smoke diagnostic's
Black smoke - excess fuel running rich
Blueish white/gray smoke - oil burning
White smoke - coolant burning
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If you run antifreeze in you radiator and let your truck idle in thedriveway for a while you might even notice the liquid that dips out of the exhaust is greenish.
Does it ever have trouble turning over after it has set for a while? Do you have bubbles surfacing in your radiator fluid?
Does it ever have trouble turning over after it has set for a while? Do you have bubbles surfacing in your radiator fluid?
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Thanks guys ...I think the consensus is the head gasket. It does blow out green antifreeze. It is leaky and old, so I am going to replace it and see if it improves.
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