13B Timing Problems??

[J-Rat]

Originally Posted by Jims5543

If its an already ailing motor what do you have to loose?

Believe me, I have done TONS of research, and I have also used ATF to revive dead motors. Maybe I should clarify my statement. I would NOT put ATF into a motor unless its A LAST DITCH EFFORT. I know some people that just slam ATF in thier motors for the fun of it. I think that water injecting cleans better, thats been proven.

Jarrett

[m0nee]

J-Rat -- In a reply you stated above quoted "everyone here should know that white smoke on startup is a sign of a worn motor that is on its way OUT. DO NOT BUY THAT MOTOR!"

So I am a little concern about it now since I have already put a deposite into it. How about rebuilding the motor? What would have to go to fix that smoking problem?

[J-Rat]

Originally Posted by m0nee

J-Rat -- In a reply you stated above quoted "everyone here should know that white smoke on startup is a sign of a worn motor that is on its way OUT. DO NOT BUY THAT MOTOR!"

So I am a little concern about it now since I have already put a deposite into it. How about rebuilding the motor? What would have to go to fix that smoking problem?

Okay, I am sure I will get flamed or something for this, but here it is anyways....

A normal rotary motor MIGHT give out a small amount of smoke on initial startup, then it should IMMEDIATELY go away. My theory is that the initial smoke is just residual oil from the oil injection being burned off. Any PERSISTENT smoking, that doesnt go away like IMMEDIATELY (I MEAN LIKE within 30 seconds). I dont care if its green, black, mauve, whatever! The white smoke you described didnt go away immediately, and indicates to me that the seals are heading south, and not coming back. How thick was the smoke? How long did it persist?

Oh yeah, I have one quick question (For Anyone): When the guy started up the engine there were quite a whole lot of white smoke coming from within the bottom (Cut Downpipe) and within seconds it was everywhere and unbareable to breath. Has the gasoline smell. Explain this!

Unless that motor sat for years, this is NOT a normal occurance. Did he keep running it? Did the smoke go away? If not I would RUN away from this motor..FAST

Jarrett

[m0nee]

Okay so, this is what had happened. The smoke seemed to be sorta thick, but you can still see thru them, but the fumes that was given off, I mean it was horrible. The gas smell was too much to bare with, I had to walk away for a little while. But to answer you question, Yes the guy did say that the engine sat for a little while (1 1/2 Year) at the pound. Said to have been hit from the rear, so people started to come strip away the parts. So would you still consider this to be normal?

[J-Rat]

I am sure that with that cut downpipe, the smell was like the stench of a thousand lawn mowers. Can you get him to run it longer to see if the smoke clears up?

[m0nee]

I don't know if it would be possible. I mean yeah I guess it would be, but the smoke may cause the whole neighborhood their air supply... hahaha! But yeah, I'll him tonight to do so and see if they do clear up.