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  • Agualibrium
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    • Aug 2018
    • 1

    Bit more smoke in exhaust

    Good day all, Ive noticed as the engine warms up, a bit more smoke exits the exhaust. Ive been told that im burning more oil than normal. COuld this be a compression issue? Leaky ring? Blown seal? Any input is greatly appreciated
    Etaruli@gmail.com
    SV Agualibrium
  • ndutton
    Afourian MVP
    • May 2009
    • 9776

    #2
    Have you determined whether it is smoke or steam? It makes a huge difference in how you proceed.
    Originally posted by Agualibrium View Post
    I've been told that I'm burning more oil than normal.
    Who told you? How would they know? What is your current oil consumption rate (volume/running time) compared to what you have previously experienced as normal? Have you inspected the spark plugs?
    Neil
    1977 Catalina 30
    San Pedro, California
    prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
    Had my hands in a few others

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    • lat 64
      Afourian MVP
      • Oct 2008
      • 1994

      #3
      Yes, as Neil points out, so many factors involved. Give us more details and a timeline of the events. It's cold out now. even combustion vapor is more visible now that it's winter.
      sigpic Whiskeyjack a '68 Columbia 36 rebuilt A-4 with 2:1

      "Since when is napping doing nothing?"

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