She's smoking from the right bank

[TMSBOSS]

on track today. Black flagged for smoke.
No noises just smoke on right side.
What do I look for??

 

[Grant 302]

Ugh. I'd try looking at the plugs and compression testing first. Blue or white smoke?

 

[TMSBOSS]

Blue. No noise oil temps 260. Water temp 240

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Pull your plugs and inspect. See if any significant volume of oil is filling up in the breather can. Cross fingers.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Fingers crossed.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Breather can was almost dry.

Leaving on business for about a month. No time to tear into it now.

Any suggestions where to pickup a short block?

 

[DEye]

Didn't get a chance to pull the plugs ?

 

[VoodooBoss]

@TMSBOSS be safe out there and I hope it's nothing serious.

 

[2012-Boss]

Breather can was almost dry.

Leaving on business for about a month. No time to tear into it now.

Any suggestions where to pickup a short block?

If your inspection finds a failure, I would recommend an Aluminator short block:

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6009-A50NAA

Don Woods:
https://fordracingpartsbydonwood.co...LtIA7xPnCZ0mGx8R06en3xf6hfABW2g_RzhoCgDfw_wcB


Levittown Ford:
http://www.levittownfordparts.com/ford-racing-coyote-aluminator-short-block-p-5185.html

I would also call Tasca and AutoNation Ford White Bear Lake for pricing.

 

[BigTaco]

You also have the option of a Boss short block available from Ford Performance...

Then you don't have to worry about installing heads or anything. This is probably the fastest TV dinner solution...

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Breather can dry is a good sign. Probably.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Guys, thanks for the assists and encouragement. Something you got to know, I actually get as much enjoyment out of working on cars as I do driving the boss. So, except for the financial down side, this ain't so bad.

I will be out of the house for the next month or so. When I come home, I'll do a dry compression test, wet compression test, inspect the plugs and scope the cylinders. If the block is toast, which I doubt, I'll go the aluminator route. If I have broken rings, I'll make the call of the aluminator or rebuild the original block....just bigger, stronger and of course faster.
When you add up the cost of HD Pistons, rings and oil pump the aluminator looks good. I could also then save the original boss block and rebuild to original specs.
Regardless, I'll look under her skirt and see what I see. Yes, I will peak and tell. More to follow.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Just stay away from MMR if you are in bad shape and have to go down the rebuild route. Aluminator short block from any good Ford retailer is highly recommended. Hopefully nothing serious.

 

[captdistraction]

x2 on the above. The aluminator NA shortblock is a great piece for the money. Mine runs very strong

 

[TMSBOSS]

Message received. Thanks!!

 

[captdistraction]

Though hopefully something simple, maybe a leaky valve seal (though I've yet to encounter anything like that on a coyote based platform)

 

[F.D. Sako]

Tracy, I hope it's something simple. Keep us updated.
Right side is where cyl. 8 is (unless, you have an x-pipe) which is known to overheat sometimes.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Yep, #8 is what blew in my Boss motor but mine went BOOM.

 

[TMSBOSS]

Buying a Scope to look at the cylinders.
Strange thing is she runs great, no noise, smooth as before. I wonder if I did not lift a head and blow a gasket?? Water temp at 240. No limp mode.
Regardless, she will be looked after and made stronger. Unfortunately, The Mustang Roundup is not looking like a possibility this year.

 

[TMSBOSS]

I ordered an oil sample kit from Blackstone today. Since I am out of town, Ill have to coach my better half in how to use the kit. Wish me luck!! LOL