Re: white smoke and lots of it from my 560

Posted by captaink on December 02, 2004 at 12:43:54 from (66.115.214.56):

In Reply to: white smoke and lots of it from my 560 posted by Jim Ward on December 02, 2004 at 11:44:25:

As I posted last night, white smoke from a 560 is not uncommon upon start up and should clear in a couple minutes as the engine warms up. This is especially true if you don’t hold the glow plugs long enough, or your compression is low. Missing could be caused by a bad glow plug (so could the white smoke) and should go away after the engine runs for 5 to 7 minutes.

Are you getting bubbles in the radiator or does the exhaust have a “sweet” smell to it like burning anti-freeze? If either is true then the head gasket is blown or you have a bad crack in the head or cylinder wall.

If you are positive it is the head gasket it is not a terribly difficult job. To me the most frustrating part of doing a head gasket is the fuel tank. I usually try to burn off almost all the fuel then drain it and remove the tank and supporting bracket. I’ve also propped up the tank, but then it can get in your way. I’m thinking that you should be able to leave the manifolds on the head, but I would suggest taking a good look at the valves after you have the head off. They should almost be level with the deck of the head itself. If not, I would suggest taking it to a shop and having the seats replaced and the head brought back up to spec. You will be amazed at how much easier that old girl will start! Check the piston to cylinder clearance and ring grove to see how bad the bottom end is worn, at least then you will know what you have.

My 2 cents…

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