NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

A place for new members to introduce themselves

Moderator: FORDification

Post Reply
chippers123
New Member
New Member
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Mar 21, 2017 5:07 pm

NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by chippers123 »

Hello all. I have a project truck that has been languishing for about four years now.
I got it running today without much effort, but its blowing a lot of light blue/white smoke. Any suggestions?
User avatar
Jacksdad
Blue Oval Fan
Blue Oval Fan
Posts: 579
Joined: Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:52 pm
Location: San Diego, CA

Re: NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by Jacksdad »

Blue smoke is oil, white "smoke" may be steam. Any indication that it's blown a head gasket maybe? Look for exhaust gas bubbling out of the radiator filler neck, oil that looks like thick mayo, etc. If not, it's probably the piston rings sticking.
Warm the engine up a little, pull the spark plugs and put Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO) or WD40 in each cylinder. A couple of tablespoons is plenty. Put the plugs back in (new ones if it needs it) and leave it to soak, and change your oil and filter if you haven't already. Give it a day or two and try it again with fresh gas. It'll smoke like crazy for a while until the cylinders clear. Sometimes really stubborn rings need to get hot to free up.
1971 DRW F350 cab and chassis with an Open Road motorhome conversion, Dana 70, 352 (originally 390)/C6, PS, power front discs, and 159" w/b.
User avatar
67mann
100% FORDified!
100% FORDified!
Posts: 1698
Joined: Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:19 am
Location: NY..Mt.Morris 3rdgen. homestead

Re: NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by 67mann »

:wel: from NY
I've had enough and I'm not alone
http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii304/67mann/
lennyp
Blue Oval Guru
Blue Oval Guru
Posts: 1471
Joined: Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:30 pm
Location: Southeastern Massachusetts

Re: NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by lennyp »

:wel: from Massachusetts.
User avatar
ok68crewcab
Preferred User
Preferred User
Posts: 272
Joined: Sun Jun 24, 2007 9:08 pm
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma

Re: NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by ok68crewcab »

Welcome to Fordification.
:wel: :fr:
2 Blessed 2 Be Stressed
User avatar
sargentrs
100% FORDified!
100% FORDified!
Posts: 9866
Joined: Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:30 am
Location: Georgia, Jasper

Re: NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by sargentrs »

:wel: from Georgia!
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
Ohiotinkerer
Blue Oval Fanatic
Blue Oval Fanatic
Posts: 852
Joined: Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:49 pm
Location: Galion, Ohio

Re: NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by Ohiotinkerer »

:wel: from Ohio
"Life is a garden - dig it"........... :thup:

1968 F100 2wd - Rangoon Red - 360 w/T18 - power steering and brakes
1997 Honda CBR 900RR
19ford71
New Member
New Member
Posts: 108
Joined: Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:34 am
Location: Fennville, MI

Re: NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by 19ford71 »

:wel: from Michigan!
1971 F-250 360 ci automatic trans - sold
Currently working on a 1969 F100
Lone Ranger
Blue Oval Fan
Blue Oval Fan
Posts: 663
Joined: Tue Jun 21, 2016 2:27 pm
Location: Northern Michigan

Re: NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by Lone Ranger »

I also welcome you from Michigan! Good luck
1972 f100 4x4 4 inch lift with dump box kit-sold
1969 f250 4x4 highboy in progress.
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=85251
Kyle
User avatar
Mancar1
100% FORDified!
100% FORDified!
Posts: 5390
Joined: Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:13 am
Location: USS Gramps Garage (DD-727) Tehama County, Northern Ca.

Re: NewBe: 70' F100 Stepside 360 3 on the tree

Post by Mancar1 »

Welcome from Gerber, Ca.
May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Post Reply