ntsaint's FJ40 search and build

[wngrog]

Is it still smoking after you drove it or just after the initial start?

 

[ntsaint]

Is it still smoking after you drove it or just after the initial start?

Continuously smoking.

 

[Bossman]

Overfilled half a qt, max. I did change to 50w after it was previously running 30w. That have anything to do with it maybe?

I know I'm grasping...just feel sick thinking about what it might be.

No where near enough to cause a problem. I assume you mean 20W50 and not straight 50W...

Check your PCV. Are you building block pressure?

 

[wct49]

Continuously smoking.

running rich?

 

[ntsaint]

No where near enough to cause a problem. I assume you mean 20W50 and not straight 50W... Check your PCV. Are you building block pressure?

Yeah sorry bout that. 20w50.

No idea on the PCV. Had to pack it in for the day. Gonna pick it back up one day this week.

 

[ntsaint]

running rich?

Not that I can tell, but certainly possible.

I've got a guy that's gonna come work with me sometime this week. Stuff like this is over my head.

 

[Bossman]

Pull the oil fill cap and see how much pressure is released. Next step is prolly a compression test.

 

[Bodean]

Check the PCV first. Remove it and shake it. Should rattle. If not clean it out with some carb or brake cleaner. It will free up. Reinstall the try it out. Hoping for the best...

 

[ntsaint]

Thx guys. I will give that stuff a shot, prob tomorrow or Tues.

 

[dnp]

Is the smoke black or blue? Smell like oil or rich mixture? I'm betting something "simple" since it came on quickly.......

 

[ntsaint]

Is the smoke black or blue? Smell like oil or rich mixture? I'm betting something "simple" since it came on quickly.......

I'm hoping it's simple. Gut says different. It's been too smooth for too long.

 

[dnp]

I'm hoping it's simple. Gut says different. It's been too smooth for too long.

Still betting it's something "simple." Changing the oil - even slightly overfilling it - is not likely to cause a catastrophic change.

Can you give us an idea how much it's smoking (maybe a video?) Also, rather than cleaning your PCV - which could work - just replace it to make sure (they're really cheap). Also, any changes to the carb before/after you changed the oil?

 

[Bossman]

Smoke from running too rich usually really burns the eyes. Do you get that or is it more of a burnt oil smell?

 

[ntsaint]

It's more of a blue/black burnt oil smell. I'm gonna drain and refill, check the oil out during that process.

Does not smell like a fuel/rich issue to me.

 

[Bossman]

If it is oil and not fuel and the PCV system is working correctly it is likely to be more serious. Has it been sitting for a while? Could be something like a broken oil ring. Pull the plugs one at a time and take pics if each one. Sorry bud.

 

[Bomar]

I would go get diesel oil. 15/45 few more detergents in oil to help

 

[ntsaint]

If it is oil and not fuel and the PCV system is working correctly it is likely to be more serious. Has it been sitting for a while? Could be something like a broken oil ring. Pull the plugs one at a time and take pics if each one. Sorry bud.

Yes, been sitting for a couple months with nothing but regular cranks for idle. But wasn't smoking then...

I'll pull the plugs and take pics. Also gonna check PCV. Might try to do this today.

I would go get diesel oil. 15/45 few more detergents in oil to help

I'm running the 20w50 Rotella for diesels now...

 

[ntsaint]

This is in my PCV stem

 

[wct49]

This is in my PCV stem

WTH....

 

[ntsaint]

All the plugs look like this

Fouled