Smoking pipe!

[Moose]

Ok guys i did a search and can't seem to find why. Started the wifes 89 burb and I noticed it was smoking a little ( a rich smell). Drove it and noticed it just keep smoking. Stopped at a light shut it off and restarted it no more smoke. Got any ideas?

 

[mxfireman]

Leaking valve guide seals. Had it happen to one of my other chevy's.

 

[opfor2]

What color was the smoke ? Blue= oil, black= rich fuel mix

 

[Moose]

black.

 

[mxfireman]

You can tell if it is running rich by the color of your plugs. Pull a couple of easy ones and check them out.

Oh and as soon as I go back to work (June 24th) I will be picking up your T-shirt!

 

[cbbr]

Mine blows a puff of white smoke every time I start it.

 

[basketcase]

mine too. does it for about a minute then no more smoke.

 

[blazer1978]

I'm running true duals and getting some smoke out the RT bank.

Not much but wont go away. Can't tune the carb anymore than what it is for air/fuel ratio. Guess I need a carb rebuild...

As for white smoke that goes away...it's moisture in the engine that burns away. Common on most cars until the engine warms up and the choke comes off.