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Auto choke adjustment? Try starting it with the air cleaner off and see if the choke is still partially closed when the rough idle and smoke occurs.
Posted on: 2010/10/14 21:34
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I checked that. The choke seems to be working properly.
Posted on: 2010/10/14 21:49
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Does it ever "clear up' at normal temps or does it continue to idle rough and smoke? The only other thing that comes to mind would be a thermal/electrical related failure...perhaps the coil or ignition condenser could be acting up when the temps rise. Or perhaps a stuck heat riser on the exhaust causing too much back pressure?
Posted on: 2010/10/15 21:03
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What color? Blue = oil, black = gas, white = water vapor (normal on cool damp days until the car warms up).
Posted on: 2010/10/15 21:45
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I would say it is kind of blue. I did a compression test and that seems ok 110-120.
Posted on: 2010/10/16 20:54
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Same color of smoke my '54 is generating, also the compression on my motor is prefect across the board.
Posted on: 2010/10/16 21:53
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I put this post up some time ago about my car smoking and running like crap.
Yesterday I switched out the old carb with another old carb and the smoke went away substantially. The car is still running like crap but at least I know the problem appears to be the carb. Does anybody have a line on a good Carter carb at a decent price? I sure hate to spend $225 just to have it rebuilt.
Posted on: 2010/11/11 16:12
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Assuming the castings are all in good shape, why not rebuild the one you have - the kit is only about $50 and is almost certain to give a better result that just another used carburetor. Or, if you apprehensive about rebuilding it yourself (and they're pretty damn simple), there's got to be a hobbyist in your area who would be willing to do it with you. Join a PAC or PI region near you and ask around.
Posted on: 2010/11/11 16:19
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This is an excellent solution. I'd never done anything like this before. The advice I got was
1. Spread out a cloth to keep track of all parts removed. 2. Place parts closest to the side they came off of. 3. Religiously follow the order of your kit's instructions. 4. Get a stool and a cup of coffee. I took notes as I progressed, just in case I screwed up. 100 something parts, all back together and operational. Yes, you can! Attach file:  (127.68 KB)
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