Force 90hp 1995 Smoke under hood

[Ferrariiwish]

Hi,<br />What sort of problem do I have when there is loads of white smoke that smells of oil coming from under the hood.The higher the revs the more the smoke.The engine seems fine but I am afraid to take it for a spin in case of fire.Would this be the case?<br />I suspect some sort of exhaust gasket.If it is this is it a major job?<br />Thanks in advance.

 

[JB]

Re: Force 90hp 1995 Smoke under hood

You are on the right track, Larry.

 

[Ferrariiwish]

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JB.<br />Have you any more info?

 

[Ferrariiwish]

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???

 

[Ferrariiwish]

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Can anyone tell me if I have to pull the power unit with this problem.<br />Thanks.

 

[sony2001]

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Remove the hood and look for the leak. Might only be a similar problem a SSUHJK 1987 Force. Exhaust to peehole disconnect. Then talk about it afterwards at the pub. Guiness Stout.

 

[Solittle]

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Larry - Have you run it with the cover/hood off?? Try it and look.

 

[Ferrariiwish]

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Thanks for the replies.<br />I did take the hood off and could'nd find anything obvious.(except the smoke)<br />I thought there might be an exhaust gasket gone or something.I pulled the power unit off and found there were no gaskets on there at ALL??<br />Should there be?<br />Thanks.

 

[Ferrariiwish]

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PS.to sony2001<br />What problem did the 1987 model give?

 

[Ferrariiwish]

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?

 

[12Footer]

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Larry, run a compression test asap.<br />Do not run this engine until you find the problem. If the compression test fails, pull the head, and inspect the bore, piston crown, and sealing surfaces.<br />If the compression test passes, pull the exaust port plate, and inspect the mating surfaces for signs of leaking.<br />The plug condition should give you a good idea of where water is entering the combustion chamber causing white steam, which would steam-clean the nearest plug.

 

[12Footer]

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At any rate, smoke should stay inside the block until the exaust housing at bare minimum.<br />Is it overheating?

 

[Ferrariiwish]

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To 12 footer.<br />Thanks. I think you might be on the mark with the exhaust plate. Took it off and it was as uneven as a cork screw.Crossed filed it flat and it looks much better.<br />I done the compression test before I dismantled engine and they were fine.Its not steam,definitly smoke.<br />Keep you posted.<br />Thanks.

 

[Ferrariiwish]

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^^

 

[Ferrariiwish]

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^

 

[zoltar]

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These suckers run dirty, are the carbs so gunked up that it smokin out?? If so - time for seafoam.<br /><br />ZM