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Forgot to mention installed entire new brake kit..so all parts are new

Black plugs may indicate that the fuel mixture is too rich. A cold engine running at no load will allow deposits to build up quickly on plugs, especially if the mixture is too rich.

Some "smoke" at the oil filler after stopping the engine is normal. It should not have a strong gasoline odor. Your engine will probably benefit from being driven on the road at moderate speeds once you get the brakes, etc in order.

Getting the engine up to operating temperature by running it for an hour or more on the open road at 35-45 MPH may do it a lot of good. Carry an extra quart or two of oil and a couple of gallons of water. Watch the gauges for any sign of trouble. Be sure the ammeter shows some charge.


Concerning the blowby, your engine may have worn rings and bearings, or it may just have sticky, gunmmy rings from sitting unused. If the engine doesn't knock, I would not worry about the blowby at this time. It may diminish once the engine gets some normal run time.

Your brakes probably either still have some air trapped in the lines, or you may have a leak somewhere in the system that is allowing air in.

You need to follow the shop manual procedure for bleeding the brake system.

Great info..thanks….yes I only get the smoke after engine is shut off….I will take it for a good drive when brakes are squared away and report back! Thanks

Bled brakes twice and both times I lose pressure when starting engine..there is no booster so I don’t have any idea why the brakes would go to floor at ignition…I must be missing something… I cannot see any leaks at all.. maybe I can run some compressed air into line and try to see a possible leak but it must be tiny…no engine knocks at all…it runs nice …I do believe it is running rich..I’ll address that when I figure out brake issue,.thanks,

That's very odd behavior on the part of the brakes. Is there any chance that hot exhaust gas is reaching any part of the brake system?

With a non power brake system, I can't think of any other way the engine running or not could affect the brakes.

Have you adjusted all four brakes to spec? Are all the brake return springs in place? Are the brake drum diameters all within specification?

No exhaust near brake issue…I just installed the new brake in the same fashion that old ones were in… it seemed pretty straightforward…. I’ll will check tomorrow…I need a break! Thanks

Where did you get the wheel cylinders?
Had a problem with cheapo Chinese reproduction when I did mine
All parts are not the same, there is a reason that some part are cheaper.

Got them at kanter

I think I need to adjust brakes like u mentioned..have no leaks at all…I had no idea about the adjustment pin…or how to set rear brakes… I’m looking at adjusting pin now…it looks pretty rusted…I can pb blast big nut and loosen…but what tool to turn the slot to adjust….looks like huge straight tip screwdriver?

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