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Old 11-05-2001, 08:57 PM
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Default Feel confident of answer but what the heck give me your opinion

My 73 with 55000 on rebuild smokes blue on initial startup after sitting a few days .My experience tells me valve stem seals .only smokes on statup clear after . :seeya
Old 11-05-2001, 08:58 PM
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Default Re: Feel confident of answer but what the heck give me your opinion (hiyosilver)

Mine did that also, and it was indeed valve stem seals.
Old 11-06-2001, 09:20 AM
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I vote with Rhys.. seals.
Old 11-06-2001, 09:23 AM
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Ditto...your instinct was right on!!
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Default Re: Feel confident of answer but what the heck give me your opinion (hiyosilver)

I think your diagnosis is correct.

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