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smokes after it sits

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mikesblue98

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indiana
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after it sits for a week or 2 when i start it it smokes kinda of blue gray smoke for a few seconds anyone else have this or should i get itchecked out
 
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erzats

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black smoke would be fuel , blue grey smoke is usually oil , white smoke steam or condensation.
 
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the oil leaks by the valve guide seals allowing oil to sit in the cylinder then when you crank it up it smokes, To figure out which cylinders pull the plugs and inspect em.
 
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