Several problems Need some suggestions

[rcb]

ok, the newly acquired 73 fj-40 has been giving some trouble that past few days.

first off, every time a drive say 30 minutes or more. and cut off the engine, and then try to start up it won't. i have to wait for about 15 -20 min. starter does seem a little sluggish. but. i don't know. it's not sluggish enough to fire the engine i would think?


second thing. just yesterday started smoking ALOT. at idle., at driving. and easing up on gas. i have no oil leaks underneath after sitting over night. any suggestions on what to check out first? rings? valve seals?


that's the bulk of the trouble now. any help is appreciated.

 

[Velocity2]

sounds like you may have a bad valve seal to me...

 

[rcb]

that's what i was thinking. i guess that'll be my project this weekend in between commercials during UGA/LSU game


GO DAWGS!!

 

[Velocity2]

is the smoke oily or is it just white and puffy? if its just puffy and white it could be a head gasket!

 

[IDave]

Checkie your compression. Dry and wet.

 

[offcamber40]

Start w/ the basics, check the plugs for fouling (oil/carbon) If oil, could be bad rings or a valve stem seal.. A compression test could help, but if the car is running fine and only hot starts are a problem it could be other things (fuel, timing, starter, or coil). Does it idle high? Might check for vacuum leaks as well.

Mike

 

[CruisinGA]

hot start issue sounds like vapor lock or clogged carb vent issue to me....

 

[rcb]

i will be getting a compression check this week. before i order parts i don't need.


about the vapor lock issue. could it be a stuck heater flap?


if it would only cool down for once in south GA.

thanks y'all for all the advice

 

[Vitesse_6]

About the starter, Do you crank it alot to get it to start in the first place? Mine will not work when ive driven for a bit, but it wont crank at all I have since put on a heat sheild.
good luck

 

[rcb]

so i put in new valve seals and i've still got smoke. then i did a compression check with a cheap auto parts store checker. and #2 cylinder is at about 50 psi. the rest are around 130-140. this was a dry check. also the #2 spark plug was very fouled up. carbon and soot. so i clean it . then take her for a ride and pull it again and it's wet.?? so any help is appreciated.


the neighbor calls me the skeeter man. i have so much smoke coming out the exhaust. its funny, but it's NOT

 

[Magoo]

that's what i was thinking. i guess that'll be my project this weekend in between commercials during UGA/LSU game


GO DAWGS!!

not to hijack
but
THATS GONNA BE A GOOD ONE!!!THE DOGS ARE GOIN DOWN
shawn

 

[dd113]

You need to do a leak down test but I bet your rings are gone in #2. Adj the valves but I have yet to see valves add 80-90 lbs of pressure.

 

[rcb]

well, i'm more than likely going to replace all the rings and bearings while i'm at it. would it be better to pull the engine or just drop the oil pan and take off the head on the cruiser?

 

[65swb45]

well, i'm more than likely going to replace all the rings and bearings while i'm at it. would it be better to pull the engine or just drop the oil pan and take off the head on the cruiser?

Depending on mileage, results may vary! Unless the engine is pretty low mileage, the ridge on the top of the cylinder bore will be significant enough to potentially damage pistons and rings upon removal.