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Old 05-07-2008, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Ivanerrol View Post
Hi Dr.

If you have a lot of black smoke emitting from the manifold pipe which feeds into the air filter, then I'd say you need your head pressure tested. Sounds like stem seals and or valve guides..
Oil produces blue smoke, excess fuel, as in a overly rich mixture, produces black smoke.
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