That's possible, but I vote for paint more than likely. -----Original Message----- From: i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:24 PM Subject: [tcb] Re: this probably isn't safe huh? so it could essentially be oil blown from the leaky oil cooler seals on to the tube and burning off? i haven't run it longer than 15 minutes in the past 2 months so i can see that. >From: wuzmop@xxxxxxx >Reply-To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [tcb] Re: this probably isn't safe huh? >Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:30:09 -0500 > >You're probably being a worry wart, 10 bucks says it's the paint burning >off. >Mine were stored in a warehouse for who knows how many years. The oil >on them >turned to tar like crap. It smelled and smoked a bit, but after a >day or two >the stuff burned off and it's fine. > > >-----Original Message----- >From: i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Sent: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 9:30 AM >Subject: [tcb] Re: this probably isn't safe huh? > > >i did paint them before installing. but the thing i noticed is when you but >>your hand over the opening that the fan would blow into you could feel >>almost a vacuum type feel to it. the smoke stopped after a period of time >>but it still has me a bit worried. could the exhaust tube infact have a >hole >in it with no signs of rust through on the outside of the exchanger >it's >self. > > >From: wuzmop@xxxxxxx > >Reply-To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >Subject: [tcb] Re: this probably isn't safe huh? > >Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2006 10:03:46 -0500 > > > >Condensation maybe? > > > > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: i_am_cool_fred@xxxxxxxxxxx > >To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > >Sent: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 8:00 AM > >Subject: [tcb] this probably isn't safe huh? > > > > > >so i installed an exhaust resonator gasket kit and i had the rear most > > >>peice of tin off and the rear apron off. i started it to check on exhaust > > >>leaks and well with the cold temperatures and my wonderful shop light. i > > >>noticed blue smoke comming out of the heat exchanger. something tells me >i > >>should probably not hook up the heat on the bus just yet. good thing is >i > >>got another heat exchanger so it will be a fairly easy repair. > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > >Get the latest Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta version. Join now. > > >>http://ideas.live.com > > > >________________________________________________________________________ > >Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security > > >>tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the >web, > >>free AOL Mail and more. > >_________________________________________________________________ >Visit MSN Holiday Challenge for your chance to win up to $50,000 in Holiday >>cash from MSN today! >>http://www.msnholidaychallenge.com/index.aspx?ocid=tagline&locale=en-us > >________________________________________________________________________ >Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security >>tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, >>free AOL Mail and more. _________________________________________________________________ WIN up to $10,000 in cash or prizes – enter the Microsoft Office Live Sweepstakes http://clk..atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0050001581mrt/direct/01/ ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.