Running problem please help

[ACBill]

i'm at my wits end with my 86 6.9.It has been nearly trouble free for a long time
till now.
It starts cold and runs ok for a minute or so then nearly dies & pours out a huge fog of white smoke.Won't clear up till shut off for an hour or so.
Changed fuel filter,poured in a bottle of stanadyne additive .lots of fuel to pump .Any help would be appreciated.http://www.oilburners.net/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif

 

[Papabear]

it sounds to me like it is either air cleaner or fuel heater or a weak injector or you have a clogged return line

 

[k_williams1982]

I thought white smoke was caused by contaminated fuel (water) or too much air. I might be wrong though.

 

[opusd2]

White smoke is an indication of either oil or coolant being burnt, in most cases... How are both of those levels and does there appear to be any type of contamination in either?

 

[Andylad13]

your getting air in the system somewhere, if its like a min after starting, the problem could be in the tank. are you full?

 

[Agnem]

White smoke on a cold engine could be just a simple air intrusion. It's actually blue smoke that's cold. How long is a "minute"? Try this next time before you go to start it, spin off your fuel filter and make sure it is full to overflowing. If you spin it off and dont spill anything, it's likely an air problem.

 

[icanfixall]

White smoke means we have a new Pope.....;p As posted above. Try that and post back for more help. Plenty here for the asking.

 

[Papabear]

White smoke means we have a new Pope.....;p As posted above. Try that and post back for more help. Plenty here for the asking.

smart A$$!

 

[Papabear]

let us know how you make out and what the problem was once it is fixed

 

[ACBill]

LMAO maybe the pope will help?
Seriously though no fuel in the return line at the pump.
The search is on now for a plugup or the like.
Thanks guys