H white smoke at start up

TuckerMac · Aug 15, 2012

How concerned should I be about white smoke that goes away after start up. It smells like oil to me. It started right after I changed plugs, although I do not think it is related.

Oliver Pro · Aug 15, 2012

If it doesnt smoke after setting overnight then does smoke after you start it after it has ran already then it is probably the valve guides getting sloppy.

TuckerMac · Aug 15, 2012

I have always run castrol 20-50 in the tractor if that matters

old · Aug 15, 2012

If your weather is any thing like what we have been having could well be simple condensation form the night air being cool and the day being hot.

rustyfarmall · Aug 15, 2012

(quoted from post at 08:25:50 08/15/12) If it doesnt smoke after setting overnight then does smoke after you start it after it has ran already then it is probably the valve guides getting sloppy.

Exactly! It is only a sign the valve guides are getting a bit worn, which allows some oil to seep into the cylinders while setting. There are probably MORE Farmall Hs that have that issue than do not. It's really nothing to be overly concerned about.

FBH44 · Aug 15, 2012

MIne does it, always has.

TuckerMac · Aug 15, 2012

Thanks a lot guys. As always, very helpful. I really want to keep this old tractor healthy.

David G · Aug 15, 2012

Normal if it cleans up.

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