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wrapumup · 04-10-2006, 10:36 PM

I wanted to check, I bought this truck last weekend and it has a motor that the guy says only has about 2000 miles since rebuild. It is pretty strong. When I tried it I didn't see smoke. I hauled it home on a uhaul dolley thing. Would the truck being up like that do anything? I couldn't see why. The guy did say it has been sitting for about 2 years, but supposedly he would start it every month or so. It is blue smoke, I have never thought that to be good. Any ideas would help.

krue · 04-11-2006, 12:24 AM

Does it quit smoking after it warms up? If so it could be the valve guide seals (common problem on Chevrolet's) and not a huge problem. The car hauler shouldn't have anything to do with it.

Jerry Jones · 04-11-2006, 01:28 AM

Sat alot, maybe rings?

Brainchild · 04-11-2006, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Does it quit smoking after it warms up? If so it could be the valve guide seals (common problem on Chevrolet's) and not a huge problem. The car hauler shouldn't have anything to do with it.

**raggedjim** · 04-11-2006, 09:12 AM

I vote valve guide seals. My blazer smokes pretty good when first started. They aren't too bad to change if you have the right tools...

Rg

mvpco · 04-11-2006, 08:01 PM

what tools do you need to change the valve seals? I need to do mine

Jeff

Brainchild · 04-11-2006, 09:44 PM

You need an air compressor to hold pressure in the cylinder,and a valvespring compressor to remove and replace the springs.New gaskets,and seals.And free afternoon.

Chevrolet4x4s · 04-11-2006, 09:52 PM

I vote valve seals.
Shane

1969k10stepside · 04-11-2006, 09:54 PM

problem with my 400

wrapumup · 04-12-2006, 11:13 AM

Sounds a little difficult to me brainchild, but I will look it up and see if I find a good write up. I will talk to the guy today and see if I am keeping the truck or not then go from there. I see you are close in monett, I work in springfield and live east. Thanks for the feedback everyone.

wrapumup · 04-12-2006, 11:15 AM

I forgot to ask this. Since I just bought the truck and was told the engine only had 2000 miles on it, which is like new to me, how much do you think would be fare for me to have him knock of the price? Due to this problem? I mostly bought the truck for the engine.

70rs/ss · 04-12-2006, 02:49 PM

Depends on what you paid for it, and if you believe the 2,000 miles story. I'd start at $500 and go from there. I'd guess it is valve stem seals as well, but what if that is the tip of the iceberg, and the motor spins a bearing, throws a rod, etc. If you are buying it for the engine, buy a new engine and save the hassle.

**raggedjim** · 04-12-2006, 05:24 PM

Well, with most used cars, once you buy it it is yours... He isn't obligated to give you anything

Good luck, Rg

04-10-2006, 10:36 PM	#1
wrapumup Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 113	engine smoking - car hauler? I wanted to check, I bought this truck last weekend and it has a motor that the guy says only has about 2000 miles since rebuild. It is pretty strong. When I tried it I didn't see smoke. I hauled it home on a uhaul dolley thing. Would the truck being up like that do anything? I couldn't see why. The guy did say it has been sitting for about 2 years, but supposedly he would start it every month or so. It is blue smoke, I have never thought that to be good. Any ideas would help.

04-11-2006, 12:24 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? Does it quit smoking after it warms up? If so it could be the valve guide seals (common problem on Chevrolet's) and not a huge problem. The car hauler shouldn't have anything to do with it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-11-2006, 01:28 AM	#3
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? Sat alot, maybe rings? __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

04-11-2006, 09:12 AM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,463	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? I vote valve guide seals. My blazer smokes pretty good when first started. They aren't too bad to change if you have the right tools... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

04-11-2006, 08:01 PM	#6
mvpco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 400	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? what tools do you need to change the valve seals? I need to do mine Jeff

04-11-2006, 09:44 PM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? You need an air compressor to hold pressure in the cylinder,and a valvespring compressor to remove and replace the springs.New gaskets,and seals.And free afternoon. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

04-11-2006, 09:52 PM	#8
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? I vote valve seals. Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

04-11-2006, 09:54 PM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? problem with my 400

04-12-2006, 11:13 AM	#10
wrapumup Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 113	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? Sounds a little difficult to me brainchild, but I will look it up and see if I find a good write up. I will talk to the guy today and see if I am keeping the truck or not then go from there. I see you are close in monett, I work in springfield and live east. Thanks for the feedback everyone.

04-12-2006, 11:15 AM	#11
wrapumup Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 113	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? I forgot to ask this. Since I just bought the truck and was told the engine only had 2000 miles on it, which is like new to me, how much do you think would be fare for me to have him knock of the price? Due to this problem? I mostly bought the truck for the engine.

04-12-2006, 02:49 PM	#12
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? Depends on what you paid for it, and if you believe the 2,000 miles story. I'd start at $500 and go from there. I'd guess it is valve stem seals as well, but what if that is the tip of the iceberg, and the motor spins a bearing, throws a rod, etc. If you are buying it for the engine, buy a new engine and save the hassle.

04-12-2006, 05:24 PM	#13
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,463	Re: engine smoking - car hauler? Well, with most used cars, once you buy it it is yours... He isn't obligated to give you anything Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203



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