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    The smoke is still blue.(Valve Stem Seals?)

    I put in a thread about a week ago, my 1987 6.9L E350 Ford Econoline blowing alot of blue smoke. So from there I had the injection pump timing checked, it turned out good. And there was no noticable blow-by at the filler neck. But the mechanic thought that the valve stem seals might be bad and...
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    Help, blue smoke...

    Dropping valves? Yikes. I wish I could just continue to drive it and save some money, but I can't. I live in the city limits and there are local laws/codes that prohibit excessive smoke, i have already talked with a police officer once about it. but i have some more evidence that might point...
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    Help, blue smoke...

    Good to know, all helpful information. Ya once I was up in seattle, after burning blue the whole way, i added another quart because i thought I was low. So i will take into account expansion next time. I will also use the PSD 1995 filter next filter change. Do any of you have any advice on...
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    Help, blue smoke...

    Thanks, I will do another oil change and see if the 9 plus the 1 qt for the fuel filter still brings me to the fill line. One question, i have read that the dip sticks on these 6.9 might be off a little bit and the add line is actually the full line? Do youknow anything about this? Simon
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    Help, blue smoke...

    Ya, what ever fuel was in the tanks at the time was used. i did the oil change and fuel filter change at the same time. When I replaced the fuel filter the local shop that sold me the injectors thru in a bottle of Stanedyne(?) fuel lubricant and suggested filling the filter with just the...
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    Help, blue smoke...

    I have a 1987 Ford econoline E350 and have replaced the Crankcase vent, the fuel injectors, glow plugs. It was sitting for along time before I bought it, so I changed the oil right awayand have driven it for about 500 miles. It still is blowing blue smoke, but it only does it while going downe...

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