gb20 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Hey fellas! So I'm working on getting my 260Z up and running for the first time in 10yrs. I have a couple issues I'm hoping you guys can help me out with. First: I got it to start for the first time yesterday and there is a substantial amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust. Any ideas on the cause of that or what to check? Second: I've adjusted the carb so it idles well...ish right now, but as soon as I give it any gas it sputters and dies. I just ordered a new fuel filter but any other causes I should look at? Third: On the chance I need to get the engine rebuilt, any ideas on what I should expect to pay for a quality job? Thanks so much for any help you're able give. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuD 91gt Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 White smoke can be indicative of burning coolant. Drain the oil, check for contamination. Do a compression check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, gb20 said: Hey fellas! So I'm working on getting my 260Z up and running for the first time in 10yrs. Quote Second: I've adjusted the carb so it idles well...ish right now, but as soon as I give it any gas it sputters and dies. Did you clean and/or rebuild the carbs? After ten years they're probably all gummed up inside. Edited March 27, 2020 by NewZed crustaceans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb20 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Thanks guys. I'll do those things and see if I get anywhere. Also getting a new fuel filter as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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