White smoke is usually water. Seems you may have a blown head gasket,
cracked head, or block. A compression check is not expensive, check with a
few of your local mechanics on cost.
Bob
64 Crown Coupe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Luis C" <luis1024@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 5:09 PM
Subject: RE: IML: white smoke from a 68
> Hi everybody,
> Recently purchased 1968 convertible but have not had
> the time and weather problems to work on her much
> since i got her. She starts up great but the white
> smoke and the fumes are Killing us in my house threw
> my closed garage door. I had a 1969 at one time and I
> don,t remember it smoking like that. Could that be a
> bad sign ?. I would like to do a compression test on
> the engine how much would you think it would cost at
> a service station or can i do it myself. I know some
> thing about doing a compression test but don't the
> proper procedure . How does a compression tester cost?
> Hope to hear from you guys and thanks.
>
> Luis 1968 Blue convertible.
>
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