[C320-list] White Exhaust Smoke

[Allan S Field]

>From Skipper Tips:

White Smoke - Causes and Cures

Think white-water. White smoke indicates vaporized water blowing out the
exhaust tube. And it points to problems in the fuel supply. Read over these
causes and cures...

* Dirty fuel
When cruising in foreign ports, you may find that you need to strain fuel
before it enters your fuel tank. Use a manual screened fuel filter funnel to
remove sediments. These funnels are slow but highly effective. Take care
with high pressure fuel hoses. Back off on the fuel-nozzle trigger to
prevent spills. 

* Water in the fuel 
Check the fuel filter or filters for water and drain it before you start the
engine. Keep your fuel tank topped off to 90% full. Replace the deck
fuel-fill cap gasket every year and tighten down the cap. All of these
measures will help prevent water penetration.

* Misfire on startup
If the engine misfires, but starts--this signals a compression problem.
Often, an overhaul will be needed to resolve the problem. Sporadic misfiring
signals dirty fuel or water in the fuel. Change out fuel filters. Drain the
fuel tank, clean it, and refill with fresh fuel.

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Fred LEcuyer
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 3:12 PM
To: Catalina320list Catalina320list
Subject: Re: [C320-list] White Exhaust Smoke


Bob:

I assume you've checked your engine oil level.


Fred

First Light
Hull #926

> From: BairdRJB at aol.com
> Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:36:24 -0400
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] White Exhaust Smoke
> 
> I have owned our 320 for a couple years now and never noticed any 
> exhaust smoke of any color.  Last two trips out, however, I have noticed
white
> smoke coming out of the exhaust.   Water pump seems to be working  fine.
No 
> rise on the temperature gauge.  Should I be concerned?
>  
> Bob Baird
> Whitehall, Michigan
> Star Dust
> 2001  Hull #784