I agree with Patrick.. either on startup, or watch for a puff released when
the gas is let up suddenly (like on a shift, if you've got the manual)... my
'68 Charger did this when I first got it, and I found most of the valve
seals were brittle and sitting int he bottom of the oil pan.
Gary Shook
>" Get out on the highway, stomp on
>the
>gas, if you get a cloud of smoke then something is up with you valve
>train.
>If no smoke get up to 60-65 and let off the gas completely, if you got
>smoke
>then I forsee a ring job in your future."
>
>-Greg, I disagree. Valve seals are most affected by the high vacuum
>seen on deceleration. Rings give the most amount of blowby on hard
>acceleration. I think you got them backwards. Also, if valve seals are
>going, you'll usually see a nice puff of smoke when you first start the
>truck in the morning.
>Patrick
>
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