200 smokes

[Anonymous]

I have a 1964 Fairlane with a 200 and an auto. It has set for 5-7 years and I got itch to get it running. I installed a pertronix and complete tune-up. I rebult the 1100 Autolite etc. etc. It runs great except it smokes on hard exceleration. I did a compression check and it has 125 in 5 cylinders and 120 in one (amazing) Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Also the tranny slips a little when shifting form 1st to 2nd but otherwise seems to be good. Are thereany adjustments etc.?

Thanks for all the help, Raymond

 

[grocery getter]

is it blue or black smoke?

did you change the trans. fluid and filter ?

 

[Anonymous]

It is blue and I did not change the fluid and filter in the trans. Do you think that would help? How do yoo check the fluid? running, off, park, neutral etc. Thanks Raymond

 

[grocery getter]

Did you change the motor oil?

pull the trans dip stick and check for a shellac smell. if it does have it you'll need a complete fluid change. keep in mind when you change the trans fluid you only get about 1/3 of it out. you can gamble a little and change it and run it afew times.

if the tranny doesn't have a lot of miles, i'd go with a complete trans fluid change, it runs about $80 to $120.

 

[CZLN6]

Howdy Ray:

Welcome to the adventure of old cars.

On a car that has sat this long, you will likely encounter problems relating to stuckness and stiffness due to oil and gas turning to varnish and gaskets and seals drying out, cracking and possibly failing.

The engine smoke and low compression is likely due, to some extent to stuck rings. It it smoked after deceleration, it is likely valve guide seals. It is possible that both are contributing to the smoke screen. In any case, you would be wise to use a good upper cylinder lube, in your oil. These are high detergent additives that may loosen the rings, getting them to work better. Driving will also help to loosen things up. High quality, fresh lubricants are a must.

Keep us posted on your progress.

Adios, David

 

['61 Draggin Wagon]

Yes, the trans does have bands to adjust. Also, if the trans had a vacuum modulator(there will be a vacuum line connected to it) then pull the hose off & check for fluid inside the vacuum nipple with the matchstick. It should be dry. If not, replace the modulator. The engine vacuum will suck fluid out of the trans & burn it, causing a smoke screen, if the modulator is ruptered
Alot of Ford auto trannys also had a drainplug on the torque converter. I'm not sure on these vehicles, as my Falcon has a three-on-the-tree.

 

[saltwaterfalcon1960]

I had a 1983 small block chevy 5 years ago that smoked like crazy.I took it apart for rebuild and found that there was no sign of wear in cylinders,but valve seals were crumbling.So I put in new rings and umbrella valve seals and no more smoke.Engine still runs today with no smoke.My 1966 200 smokes a little when it idles for a while and then I take off.I am going to try valve seals first this time.

 

[Anonymous]

Well I have been driving it all week and it seems to be getting better. I notice that if I start it in the morning and let it set running for a long period of time it starts to smoke! It does not smoke under deceleration but upon acceleratrion and load like up a hill. The trans seems to get better every day who would of thought, I did install a bottle of thick stuff from the autoparts store. I wonder if I could just pull it and put rings in it and valve stem seals. It runs better evey day it is the darndest thing. Thanks for all the help and I will keep you guys posted, Raymond