Hello,
I am new here. Just found this forum and it is a great one! I just encountered a problem with my 144 that is in my 63 Falcon Futura (Ford-o-matic 2 speed auto). I have had this car about 4-5 years and have been slowly fixing it up. Today I took it for it's first long drive (about 15-20 miles).
When I traveled for more than a few seconds above 50 mph I noticed some smoke coming from the exhaust pipe (a decent amount). So long as I kept it under 50..no problems. I got home popped the hood and noticed oil bubbling from the spark plugs in cylinder 1, 4 and 5. I did check to make sure it was oil and it appears to be oil, not gas. I checked the oil. It doesn't seem to have any gas in it (smell), but it is hard to tell. The level seems to be a bit higher than before, but I checked it with a cold engine before.
I then thought...timing. So I checked my points gap. It was very close but not perfect, so I set the points after letting the car (and myself) cool off a while. I fired it back up and do not see any oil bubbling from the spark plugs. I don't have a timing light so I couldn't check the timing (I need to get one). I also don't have a compression tester, but I need to get one of those as well.
I also have noticed a slight valvetrain tick that I don't remember having before. It isn't bad, but it still worries me. If any one could give me some advice I would greatly appreciate it! I am only 24 and have gradually started doing more and more work on my cars so I am still learning. Thanks!
-Nathan
I am new here. Just found this forum and it is a great one! I just encountered a problem with my 144 that is in my 63 Falcon Futura (Ford-o-matic 2 speed auto). I have had this car about 4-5 years and have been slowly fixing it up. Today I took it for it's first long drive (about 15-20 miles).
When I traveled for more than a few seconds above 50 mph I noticed some smoke coming from the exhaust pipe (a decent amount). So long as I kept it under 50..no problems. I got home popped the hood and noticed oil bubbling from the spark plugs in cylinder 1, 4 and 5. I did check to make sure it was oil and it appears to be oil, not gas. I checked the oil. It doesn't seem to have any gas in it (smell), but it is hard to tell. The level seems to be a bit higher than before, but I checked it with a cold engine before.
I then thought...timing. So I checked my points gap. It was very close but not perfect, so I set the points after letting the car (and myself) cool off a while. I fired it back up and do not see any oil bubbling from the spark plugs. I don't have a timing light so I couldn't check the timing (I need to get one). I also don't have a compression tester, but I need to get one of those as well.
I also have noticed a slight valvetrain tick that I don't remember having before. It isn't bad, but it still worries me. If any one could give me some advice I would greatly appreciate it! I am only 24 and have gradually started doing more and more work on my cars so I am still learning. Thanks!
-Nathan